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What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPolyethylene
Abrasive
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Silica
Abrasive
Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Nylon-12
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Methylparaben
Preservative
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientParfum
Masking
Propylparaben
Preservative
CI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantBenzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantMethicone
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Mica, Polyethylene, Boron Nitride, Silica, Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Paraffinum Liquidum, Petrolatum, CI 77891, Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Magnesium Stearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Lauroyl Lysine, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Nylon-12, Sorbitan Isostearate, Methylparaben, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77742, Aluminum Hydroxide, Parfum, Propylparaben, CI 73360, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, CI 15850, Methicone, CI 77491
Talc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Magnesium Myristate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Nylon-12
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
CI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMethicone
Emollient
Iron Oxides
Talc, Mica, Silica, Synthetic Wax, Magnesium Myristate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Nylon-12, Isononyl Isononanoate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, CI 73360, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Lauroyl Lysine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methicone, Iron Oxides
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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.
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 HydroxideCi 73360 is a synthetic red-pink dye.
It is soluble in water and remains chemically stable across a range of pH levels typically used in cosmetics. This helps manufacturers maintain uniform color throughout a product’s shelf life.
Because this ingredient is a regulated cosmetic colorant, its purity, manufacturing standards, and allowed uses are defined by cosmetic regulations in major markets.
Learn more about CI 73360Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeThis ingredient comes from a fatty acid (lauric acid) and amino acid (lysine). It is used to add a silky feel to cosmetics.
According to a manufacturer, its fatty acid base leaves a silky feeling on the skin. It also has emollient properties because of this. Emollients help soften skin by preventing water from evaporating.
Lauroyl lysine is barely soluble in water.
Learn more about Lauroyl LysineMethicone 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.
Mica 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 MicaNylon-12 is a polymer. It is derived from 12-aminododecanoic acid, an omega-amino fatty acid
According to a manufacturer, it is a talc substitute. Like talc, nylon-12 gives products a satin feel. The manufacturer also claims this ingredients does not block pores and has moderate oil absorption.
This ingredient may not be reef-safe.
Learn more about Nylon-12Silica, 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 SilicaTalc 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 TalcTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.
Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.
This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).
Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane
