What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientCellulose
AbsorbentZinc Myristate
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingMethylparaben
PreservativeTocopherol
AntioxidantWater
Skin ConditioningSilica
AbrasiveButylene Glycol
HumectantAlgin
MaskingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantMaltodextrin
AbsorbentLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Extract
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingSoluble Collagen
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingTalc
AbrasiveSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Iron Oxides
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Cellulose, Zinc Myristate, Lauroyl Lysine, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Methylparaben, Tocopherol, Water, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Algin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Maltodextrin, Lactobacillus, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Soluble Collagen, Sodium Citrate, Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Iron Oxides
Talc
AbrasiveSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Silica
AbrasiveAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
EmollientSqualane
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingAcacia Senegal Flower/Stem Extract
Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract
Skin ConditioningPiper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientAcrylates/Tridecyl Acrylate/Triethoxysilylpropyl Methacrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantUltramarines
Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Squalane, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Isostearate, Acacia Senegal Flower/Stem Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Acrylates/Tridecyl Acrylate/Triethoxysilylpropyl Methacrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Water, Hydrogenated Lecithin, CI 19140, Ultramarines
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate is a synthetic powder used as an absorbent, thickener, and anti-caking agent.
As an absorbent, it is great at mattifying skin by soaking up the oil. This is why you'll find it in a range of products from makeup to moisturizers.
This ingredient is considered a modified starch. Starch can also be found naturally in plants.
One study from 1991 found that 5% of this ingredient enhanced titanium dioxide SPF by as much as 40%. The study found 1% titanium dioxide had a 5.6 SPF and adding 5% of aluminum starch octenylsuccinate boosted it to an SPF of 8.1
Although “aluminum” in an ingredient name can raise red flags for some consumers, the form and usage context matter significantly. For typical topical applications, there is no substantial evidence of health risks - such as cancer, neurotoxicity, or systemic “aluminum overload.”
Learn more about Aluminum Starch OctenylsuccinateSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaThis silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl SilylateSynthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteTalc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.
If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.
Learn more about TalcWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water