What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Isododecane
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Methicone
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Cyclopentasiloxane, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Diisostearyl Malate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Silica, Isododecane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, Methicone, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 77510
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Titanium/Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantPEG-12
HumectantSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChondrus Crispus
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Isododecane
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Lanolin
Emollient
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Methicone
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientStearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Propylene Carbonate
SolventPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Dimethicone, Titanium/Titanium Dioxide, PEG-12, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Polysorbate 60, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tin Oxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Chondrus Crispus, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Citrate, CI 77891, Cyclopentasiloxane, Parfum, Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Lanolin, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polyethylene, Methicone, Diisostearyl Malate, Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Cera Microcristallina, Propylene Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 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 77891Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDiisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Dimethicone 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.
Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecaneMethicone 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.
Synthetic 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 silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about Trimethylsiloxysilicate
