What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Tin Oxide, CI 77163, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 75470, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyethylene, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Silica, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, CI 77742
Water
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Silica Silylate
EmollientCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Silica
Abrasive
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Silica Silylate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Tin Oxide, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 77510, CI 77742, CI 15850, CI 19140
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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.
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate is made up of calcium, aluminum, and silicates. It is a glass-like material. In cosmetics, it comes in the form of flakes or microspheres.
Calcium aluminum borosilicate is a bulking agent, meaning it helps thicken a product.
This ingredient is created by slowly mixing several minerals, including kaolin clay.
Although “aluminum” in an ingredient name can raise red flags for some consumers, the form and usage context matter significantly. For typical topical applications, there is no substantial evidence of health risks - such as cancer, neurotoxicity, or systemic “aluminum overload.”
Learn more about Calcium Aluminum BorosilicateCalcium 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 BorosilicateThis ingredient is used to add a violet color to cosmetics.
It is created by reacting phosphoric acid, ammonium dihydrogen orthophosphate, and manganese dioxide.
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.
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 DimethiconeMica 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 FluorphlogopiteTin 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.
This ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
