What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Isohexadecane
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Magnesium Myristate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Chondrus Crispus
Masking
Kousou
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Chloride
Hydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Silica, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Isohexadecane, Glycerin, Polysorbate 80, Magnesium Myristate, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Chondrus Crispus, Kousou, Xanthan Gum, Water, Titanium Dioxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Chloride, Hydroxyapatite, Zinc Oxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Methicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyacrylamide
Water
Skin ConditioningC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLaureth-7
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propylene Glycol, Methicone, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethiconol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Butylene Glycol, Polyacrylamide, Water, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laureth-7, Tocopherol, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Silica, 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 SilicaSynthetic 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 FluorphlogopiteWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
