What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
No benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Silica
Abrasive
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caesalpinia Sappan Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantBlue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantSilica, Triethylhexanoin, Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Synthetic Wax, Isononyl Isononanoate, Mica, Microcrystalline Wax, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caesalpinia Sappan Bark Extract, CI 77891, CI 77491, Blue 1 Lake
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Squalane
Emollient
C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters
Emulsifying
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Methicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantPolymethyl Methacrylate, Triethylhexanoin, Dimethicone, Mica, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polyethylene, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Microcrystalline Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Squalane, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Methicone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, CI 15850
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 GlycolCetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
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 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.
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
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 AcetateTriethylhexanoin is created from glycerin and 2-ethylhexanoic acid. It is a solvent and emollient.
As a solvent, Triethylhexanoin helps dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
It is also an emollient and helps condition the skin.
Learn more about Triethylhexanoin
