What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Acrylates Copolymer
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Algin
Masking
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Benzylidene Dimethoxydimethylindanone
Skin ProtectingCoffea Arabica Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Methylpropanediol
SolventWater
Skin ConditioningCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Magnesium Stearate, Titanium Dioxide, Acrylates Copolymer, Hydrated Silica, Algin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Zinc Oxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, BHT, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Benzylidene Dimethoxydimethylindanone, Coffea Arabica Fruit Extract, Methylpropanediol, Water, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Magnesium Sulfate
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Propylene Carbonate
SolventBHT
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium EDTA
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Talc, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Potassium Sorbate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Propylene Carbonate, BHT, Tetrasodium EDTA, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideBHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTCi 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.
Talc 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 TalcWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
