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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Talc
Abrasive
Kaolin
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Aluminum Dimyristate
Emulsion StabilisingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCyclomethicone, Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Talc, Kaolin, Water, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Silica, Aluminum Dimyristate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77288
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTalc
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyurethane-35
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Methylpropanediol
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenylpropanol
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Mica, Talc, Silica, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyurethane-35, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Lactic Acid, Methylpropanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenylpropanol, CI 77891, CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491CI 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created CI 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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 SilicaTalc 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!
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