What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Lauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Paraffin
Perfuming
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Zeolite
AbsorbentDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethicone
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Alumina
Abrasive
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDiisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Lauryl Laurate, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyethylene, Hydrated Silica, Paraffin, Synthetic Beeswax, Zeolite, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Boron Nitride, Caprylyl Glycol, Silica, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Stearic Acid, Hexylene Glycol, Microcrystalline Wax, Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Synthetic Sapphire
Paraffin
Perfuming
Nylon-12
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientLecithin
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Palmitate, Silica, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Synthetic Sapphire, Paraffin, Nylon-12, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Octyldodecanol, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cera Microcristallina, Phenoxyethanol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Lecithin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Isopropyl Myristate, Isostearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Ceramide NP, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 19140, CI 77491, CI 15850, CI 45410, CI 42090
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeThis ingredient is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.
This ingredient is a type of elastomer.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerParaffin is a solid created from petroleum. The term 'paraffin' can also refer to either
petroleum jelly or mineral oil.
It has natural occlusive properties which can worsen oily skin. Due to its petrolatum base, this ingredient is not fungal-acne safe.
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 Silica
