What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Palmitate
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Synthetic Sapphire
Squalane
Emollient
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Zinc Palmitate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Diisostearyl Malate, Isoamyl Laurate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Synthetic Sapphire, Squalane, Tin Oxide, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 77492, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77163, CI 77491, CI 77499
Talc
Abrasive
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Calcium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantCalcium Silicate
AbsorbentSilica
Abrasive
Trimyristin
Skin Conditioning
Nylon-12
PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer
EmollientMethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tetrasodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic Colorant
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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.
This synthetic powder is used to add a pearly/white color in cosmetics.
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate is created from stearic acid.
It is an emollient and thickens the lipid (oil) portion of a product. Due to its emollient properties, it may not be 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
