What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTalc
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Talc, Dimethicone, CI 77891, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Diisostearyl Malate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Silica, CI 77007, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 75470, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Glyceryl Caprylate, CI 19140, CI 77499, CI 73360, Tocopherol, CI 77491
Isotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Methicone Crosspolymer
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimenthicone Cross Polymer
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningHydrogen Dimethicone
Dimethiconyl Silicate
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Barium Sulfate
Cosmetic Colorant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientIsotridecyl Isononanoate, Squalane, Dimethicone, Dextrin Palmitate, Methicone Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimenthicone Cross Polymer, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Tocopherol, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Dimethiconyl Silicate, CI 19140, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Silica, CI 15850, Iron Oxides, Barium Sulfate, Aluminum Hydroxide
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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 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeMica 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 SilicaTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about Tocopherol
