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
AbrasiveTalc
AbrasiveDimethicone
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientMethicone
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Myristate
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingSodium Dehydroacetate
PreservativeCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentSorbitan Stearate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantKaolin
AbrasiveCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol
HumectantAgave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSpiraea Ulmaria Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialMagnesium/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
Talc
AbrasiveSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentTriethylhexanoin
MaskingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
AbrasivePentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientJuniperus Communis Sprout Extract
AntimicrobialWater
Skin ConditioningFagus Sylvatica Bud Extract
TonicAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentSprout Extract
AntioxidantBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingEthylene/Propylene Copolymer
AbrasiveDimethicone
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAminopropyl Dimethicone
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Acrylates/Tridecyl Acrylate/Triethoxysilylpropyl Methacrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Hydroxyapatite
AbrasiveMica
Cosmetic ColorantAlumina
AbrasiveMethicone
EmollientParfum
MaskingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Triethylhexanoin, Titanium Dioxide, Silica, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Juniperus Communis Sprout Extract, Water, Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Sprout Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Beeswax, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Acrylates/Tridecyl Acrylate/Triethoxysilylpropyl Methacrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydroxyapatite, Mica, Alumina, Methicone, Parfum, CI 77492
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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 DimethiconeMethicone is a type of silicone and is a simpler form of dimethicone.
Silicones are used to enhance the texture of products and have emollient properties. Methicone is used to give products a silky texture and improves spreadability.
Mica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Learn more about MicaSilica, 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 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 TalcTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.
Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.
This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. 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