What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPolymethyl Methacrylate
Silica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingTribehenin
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Talc
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Mica, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyethylene, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, CI 77491, CI 77492, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Silica, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Beeswax, Microcrystalline Wax, Tribehenin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, BHT, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Parfum, Glucomannan, Phenoxyethanol, CI 15850, Sodium Hyaluronate, Talc, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trihydroxystearin, CI 77007
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCetearyl Isononanoate
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPolyethylene
Abrasive
Lauryl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Nylon-12
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tourmaline
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Mica, Polyethylene, Lauryl Dimethicone, Dicalcium Phosphate, Silica, Nylon-12, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Water, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tourmaline, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Tin Oxide, CI 42090, Iron Oxides, CI 15850, CI 77891, CI 19140
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is a fat-soluble form of vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) made by combining it with palmitic acid.
It is able to blend easily into creams and oil-based formulas because it dissolves in oils rather than water.
As you may know, regular vitamin C is notorious for breaking down when exposed to sunlight and air. Ascorbyl Palmitate is more stable and degrades at a slower rate.
Research on whether it converts efficiently into active vitamin C once it's applied on your skin is still limited.
Some in-vitro studies suggest it may support collagen production, but it is not considered one of the stronger vitamin C derivatives, like:
Due to the palmitic acid base, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. Comedogenic studies have also shown this ingredient to have a rating of 2.
It's also worth keeping in mind that comedogenic and irritancy ratings are tested on individual ingredients, not finished formulas. The final product's formulation, concentration, and other ingredients all play a role in how something actually behaves on your skin.
Learn more about Ascorbyl PalmitateCi 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.
Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.
This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.
It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.
Learn more about CI 15850Ci 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. 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 MicaPolyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
It is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
This ingredient is also known as PMMA. It is a polymer microsphere, composed of tiny, perfectly spherical particles formed from repeating units.
In cosmetics, PMMA is mainly used to give a soft or blurring effect. The transparent particles are able to scatter light and help reduce the appearance of fine-lines and imperfections.
PMMA is also able to enhance the texture of products by add a smooth feel.
Learn more about Polymethyl MethacrylateSilica, 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 SilicaSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate
