What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Magnesium/Potassium/Silicon/Fluoride/Hydroxide/Oxide
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Talc
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientMethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Myristate
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Kaolin
Abrasive
CI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Spiraea Ulmaria Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Magnesium/Potassium/Silicon/Fluoride/Hydroxide/Oxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Mica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Silica, Talc, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891, Aluminum Hydroxide, Methicone, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Magnesium Myristate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Water, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Dehydroacetate, CI 77007, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Sorbitan Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Kaolin, CI 73360, Butylene Glycol, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Magnesium Carbonate
AbsorbentIsohexadecane
EmollientC13-15 Alkane
SolventIsododecane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Synthetic Candelilla Wax
EmollientKaolin
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingPolyethylene
Abrasive
Stearoxy Dimethicone
Emollient
Magnesium Carbonate, Isohexadecane, C13-15 Alkane, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Squalane, Synthetic Wax, Synthetic Candelilla Wax, Kaolin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Behenate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Cera Microcristallina, Polyethylene, Stearoxy Dimethicone
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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.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 DimethiconeIsohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.
Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.
Learn more about IsohexadecaneKaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about Kaolin
