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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Hdi/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Magnesium Myristate
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPearl Extract
Antioxidant
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialDiamond Powder
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Isohexadecane
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningOleyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Coumarin
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Dimethicone, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hdi/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Magnesium Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Pentylene Glycol, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Pearl Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Diamond Powder, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polysorbate 20, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Stearate, Isohexadecane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Octyldodecanol, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja Sterols, Oleanolic Acid, Oleyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Coumarin, Geraniol, Amyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
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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.
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinWe don't have a description for Magnesium Myristate yet.
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate is created from stearic acid.
It is an emollient and thickens the lipid (oil) portion of a product. Due to its emollient properties, it may not be fungal-acne safe.
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 SilicaTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
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.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
