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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantRhus Succedanea Fruit Wax
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Polybutene
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientMica, CI 77891, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, CI 77492, CI 77499, Zinc Stearate, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Cera Microcristallina, CI 77491, Synthetic Beeswax, Synthetic Wax, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Polybutene, Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Isostearic Acid, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate
Polyethylene
Abrasive
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantC20-40 Alcohols
EmulsifyingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitan Tristearate
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyethylene, CI 77499, Microcrystalline Wax, CI 77891, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Zinc Stearate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate, CI 77492, C20-40 Alcohols, CI 77491, Mica, Synthetic Beeswax, Synthetic Wax, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Tristearate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol
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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, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 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 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created CI 77492 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 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
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 77891Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 DimethiconeGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid. It is an emollient, co-emulsifier, and preservative booster.
Its short C8 fatty acid chain makes it behave differently from its longer-chain emollient cousins like Glyceryl Stearate. It feels more lightweight, fast-absorbing, and silky instead of rich and waxy.
As a co-emulsifier, its "head" and "tail" sit at the oil-water interface. But overall, the short C8 tail and not being water soluble means it doesn't really have the muscle to emulsify a formula on its own. That's why you'll often see it paired with a primary emulsifier like Cetearyl Glucoside.
Interestingly, Glyceryl Caprylate acts as a preservative booster. This is because its fatty-acid backbone disrupts microbial lipid membranes. It shows excellent activity against bacteria and yeast but is weaker against mold.
Typical concentrations range from 0.5-1% and this ingredient is generally non-irritating.
Because this ingredient has a C8 fatty acid chain, it is outside the range that the Malassezia yeast metabolizes (making it fungal acne safe).
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateHydrogenated Coco-Glycerides isn't fungal acne safe.
Mica 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 a form of glycerin with emulsifying and emollient properties.
As an emulsifier, this ingredient helps keep products together while adding a thick texture. The manufacturer states this ingredient has emollient properties. Emollients help keep the skin hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate is created by reacting diglycerin and isostearic acid. Due to the isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-2 TriisostearateStearic Acid is a fatty acid that is already found in your skin. It's one of the free fatty acids that works alongside ceramides and cholesterols to maintain your barrier.
In cosmetics, it is a multitasker:
Safety-wise, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded it to be safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Free stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidSynthetic beeswax is created to be identical in structure to beeswax. It possesses the same occlusive and emulsion properties.
A blend of fatty acid esters, fatty acids, and alcohols are used to create synthetic beeswax. Whether or not this ingredient is vegan depends on the source. Sometimes, lanolin is used for its creation.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic BeeswaxSynthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.
Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxZinc 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
