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Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecanol
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantKaolin
AbrasiveDimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
HumectantEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveTriethylhexanoin
MaskingPolyisobutene
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientCopernicia Cerifera Cera
EmollientTin Oxide
AbrasiveMica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891, CI 77491, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Magnesium Stearate, CI 77163, Kaolin, Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Synthetic Wax, Triethylhexanoin, Polyisobutene, Tridecyl Trimellitate, CI 77499, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Tin Oxide
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Octyldodecanol
EmollientBenzoic Acid
MaskingC13-14 Isoparaffin
EmollientDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeDiamond Powder
AbrasiveDimethicone
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLaureth-7
EmulsifyingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePolyacrylamide
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Potassium Sorbate
PreservativeSilica
AbrasiveSodium Dehydroacetate
PreservativeSorbic Acid
PreservativeSorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingTin Oxide
AbrasiveTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Boron Nitride, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Octyldodecanol, Benzoic Acid, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Diamond Powder, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laureth-7, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Potassium Sorbate, Silica, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sorbic Acid, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Tin Oxide, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, CI 15850, CI 77163, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This synthetic powder is used to add a pearly/white color in cosmetics.
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 MicaOctyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Synthetic 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.