What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Silica
Abrasive
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan 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
Isodecyl Isononanoate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
CI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantIllite
Abrasive
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPrunus Persica Kernel Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Rheum Palmatum Root Extract
Astringent
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantIsodecyl Isononanoate, Silica, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Synthetic Wax, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77120, Illite, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Prunus Persica Kernel Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Rheum Palmatum Root Extract, Mica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tin Oxide, Water, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 16035, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 42090, CI 19140
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Ci 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 MicaSilica, 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 SilicaSynthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteSynthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
This ingredient has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Synthetic Waxes are straight/branched-chain hydrocarbons with no ester bond or fatty acids. That means there is nothing for the Malassezia yeast to feed on.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxTin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.
Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.
Tocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.
Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.
It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.
One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.
Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.
Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.
The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.
Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
