What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Vinyldimethicone
Calcium Titanium Borosilicate
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Potassium Chloride
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantChondrus Crispus
Masking
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
PEG-26-PPG-30 Phosphate
CleansingSilica
Abrasive
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantGellan Gum
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891, Dimethicone, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Boron Nitride, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Vinyldimethicone, Calcium Titanium Borosilicate, Mica, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, CI 77491, Chondrus Crispus, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tin Oxide, PEG-26-PPG-30 Phosphate, Silica, CI 77492, Gellan Gum, Tocopherol
Talc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica
Abrasive
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Polyisobutene
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic Colorant
Reviews
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 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.
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 MicaSilica, 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.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
