What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica
Abrasive
Magnesium Myristate
Dimethicone
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Nylon-12
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientParfum
Masking
CI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
Mica, Silica, Magnesium Myristate, Dimethicone, CI 77891, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Nylon-12, Boron Nitride, Synthetic Wax, Isononyl Isononanoate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77742, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Lauroyl Lysine, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 77491, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Parfum, CI 73360
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningDiphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Squalene
Emollient
Xylitol
Humectant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantAcid Red 33
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantAmmonium Polyacrylate
StabilisingCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Diisostearyl Malate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Water, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglycerin-3, Polysorbate 60, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Sorbitan Isostearate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ceteareth-20, Squalene, Xylitol, CI 77491, Parfum, CI 15985, Acid Red 33, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 19140, Ammonium Polyacrylate, CI 42090, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Dimethicone 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.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
