What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyethylene
Abrasive
C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
C20-40 Alcohols
EmulsifyingEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sorbitan Tristearate
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientMica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantPolyethylene, C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Ozokerite, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, C20-40 Alcohols, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Zinc Stearate, Microcrystalline Wax, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Tristearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Mica, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 77510
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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.
Ci 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 77891Mica 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 MicaMicrocrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.
Microcrystalline Wax is used to enhance the texture and create even consistency. It helps stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.
Ozokerite is a naturally occuring mineral wax. In cosmetics, ozokerite is used as a texture enhancer.
Ceresin wax is derived from this ingredient.
The melting point of ozokerite is 58-100 C.
Ozokerite is found all over the world including Scotland, the US, and India.
Learn more about OzokeritePolyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
It is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateThis 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.
