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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCalcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Silica
AbrasiveSqualane
EmollientOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
EmollientPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantTin Oxide
AbrasiveCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientDicalcium Phosphate
AbrasiveSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Tocopherol
AntioxidantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Silica, Squalane, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Polysorbate 80, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tin Oxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicalcium Phosphate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tocopherol, CI 15850, CI 15985, CI 19140, CI 42090, CI 45410, CI 73360, CI 77007, CI 77163, CI 77288, CI 77289, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77510, CI 77742, CI 77891, CI 75470
Water
Skin ConditioningC9-12 Alkane
SolventSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Dicaprylyl Ether
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
EmulsifyingLecithin
EmollientCopernicia Cerifera Wax Extract
Glycerin
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate
EmollientHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningIris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingMica
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Chloride
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEthylene Brassylate
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativePropylene Carbonate
SolventSilica
AbrasiveParfum
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantHydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingTin Oxide
AbrasiveCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingAluminum Hydroxide
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
BufferingIsostearic Acid
CleansingPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
MaskingCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantWater, C9-12 Alkane, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dicaprylyl Ether, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Lecithin, Copernicia Cerifera Wax Extract, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Mica, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethylene Brassylate, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Carbonate, Silica, Parfum, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Tin Oxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Isostearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77163, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 75470
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 75470 is a bright-red pigment. It is AKA carmine.
Carmine is derived from insects such as the cochineal beetle. This ingredient has been used as a natural dye for over 2000 years.
This synthetic powder is used to add a pearly/white color in cosmetics.
Ci 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 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 77891Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMica 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 FluorphlogopiteTin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.
Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about Tocopherol