What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Talc
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Phytonadione Epoxide
AstringentIron Oxides
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantTalc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer
Ultramarines
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantPolymethyl Methacrylate
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Iron Oxides
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Talc, Mica, Silica, Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer, Ultramarines, CI 77742, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Iron Oxides, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.
This ingredient is a more stable version of Vitamin C, meaning it does not disintegrate as quickly when exposed to sunlight. However, studies show it does not penetrate skin as well as pure Vitamin C.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is oil soluble.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl PalmitateThis ingredient is used to add a violet color to cosmetics.
It is created by reacting phosphoric acid, ammonium dihydrogen orthophosphate, and manganese dioxide.
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 DimethiconeMica 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 MicaThis ingredient is also known as PMMA. It is a polymer microsphere, composed of tiny, perfectly spherical particles formed from repeating units.
In cosmetics, PMMA is mainly used to give a soft or blurring effect. The transparent particles are able to scatter light and help reduce the appearance of fine-lines and imperfections.
PMMA is also able to enhance the texture of products by add a smooth feel.
Learn more about Polymethyl MethacrylateSilica, 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 SilicaThis ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.
It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.
Talc 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 TalcThis ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
