What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Dimethicone
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Palmitate
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Synthetic Sapphire
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Zinc Palmitate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Isoamyl Laurate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Squalane, Synthetic Sapphire, Tin Oxide, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77163, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
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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.
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 GlycolOctyldodecyl 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 SilicaZinc Stearate is the metal salt of stearic acid. It is a white solid used to bind, thicken, and lubricate products.
This ingredient is common in powder makeup, where it helps keep the powder together.
Zinc Stearate is hydrophobic and repels water.
This ingredient can be sourced from non-animal or animal sources. It is best to reach out to the brand to see where they source this ingredient from.
Learn more about Zinc Stearate
