What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Methicone
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantPearl Powder
Silk Powder
Skin ConditioningSilica Silylate
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Amodimethicone
Water
Skin ConditioningForsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantJasminum Sambac Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientBletilla Striata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAmpelopsis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAtractylodes Macrocephala Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Flower Extract
MoisturisingAnemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin Protecting
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Silica, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Boron Nitride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyapatite, Methicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77220, Pearl Powder, Silk Powder, Silica Silylate, Zinc Oxide, Butylene Glycol, Lauroyl Lysine, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Amodimethicone, Water, Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Bletilla Striata Root Extract, Ampelopsis Japonica Root Extract, Atractylodes Macrocephala Root Extract, Prunus Persica Flower Extract, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Pentylene Glycol
Reviews
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate is a synthetic powder used as an absorbent, thickener, and anti-caking agent.
As an absorbent, it is great at mattifying skin by soaking up the oil. This is why you'll find it in a range of products from makeup to moisturizers.
This ingredient is considered a modified starch. Starch can also be found naturally in plants.
One study from 1991 found that 5% of this ingredient enhanced titanium dioxide SPF by as much as 40%. The study found 1% titanium dioxide had a 5.6 SPF and adding 5% of aluminum starch octenylsuccinate boosted it to an SPF of 8.1
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 Aluminum Starch OctenylsuccinateThis ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideThis ingredient is a silicone elastomer that works as a texture enhancer, adds a silky slip, and also helps absorb excess oil.
Because it's a large macromolecule that's insoluble in water and chemically inert, it's not expected to penetrate or be absorbed into skin.
Human patch tests with a facial lotion containing 1% of this ingredient found no sensitization.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinMethicone is a type of silicone and is a simpler form of dimethicone.
Silicones are used to enhance the texture of products and have emollient properties. Methicone is used to give products a silky texture and improves spreadability.
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 Silica
