What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Hdi/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer
Magnesium Myristate
Glycerin
Humectant
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPearl Extract
Antioxidant
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialDiamond Powder
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogen Dimethicone
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Isohexadecane
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningOleyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Dimethicone, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hdi/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer, Magnesium Myristate, Glycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Pearl Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Diamond Powder, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Stearate, Isohexadecane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycine Soja Sterols, Oleanolic Acid, Oleyl Alcohol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum
Silica
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Petrolatum
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Sunki Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Perilla Frutescens Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Talc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Silica, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Zinc Oxide, Petrolatum, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Water, BHT, Butylene Glycol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Citrus Sunki Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Perilla Frutescens Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Methylparaben, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Talc, Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Squalane, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDimethicone 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 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 FluorphlogopiteTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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
