What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Talc
Abrasive
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Magnesium Myristate
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Magnesium Myristate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tin Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, CI 19140, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Talc
Abrasive
Magnesium Myristate
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polypropylsilsesquioxane
Silica
Abrasive
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbic Acid
Preservative
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Magnesium Myristate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Mica, Dimethicone, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Diisostearyl Malate, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Hexylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lauroyl Lysine, Water, Maltodextrin, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbic Acid, Tin Oxide, CI 77891, CI 77742, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate is a bulking agent. It is considered a borosilicate glass; it is composed of powder or flakes of calcium and sodium borosilicates.
This ingredient is used to add volume, shine, and color to products. You'll most likely find this ingredient in makeup products.
According to in-vivo and ex-vivo studies done by a manufacturer, this ingredient works well with UV filters:
Learn more about Calcium Sodium BorosilicateCi 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.
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 DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
We don't have a description for Magnesium Myristate yet.
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 MicaPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Silica, 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 FluorphlogopiteTalc 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 TalcTin 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 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 Acetate
