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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Talc
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Humectant
Kaolin
Abrasive
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPolyisobutene
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Talc, Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Kaolin, CI 77163, Synthetic Wax, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Triethylhexanoin, Polyisobutene, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Phenoxyethanol, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Palmitate
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentSodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingPolyisobutene
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Dimethicone, Talc, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, CI 77163, Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Palmitate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Zea Mays Starch, Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Phenoxyethanol, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Polyisobutene, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Paraffinum Liquidum, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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 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 77491Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 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 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeEthylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly.
You'll likely find this ingredient in sunscreen, as it is often used to mix UV-blocking ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone.
It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Due to its high fatty acid content, it may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateMagnesium Stearate is a salt that is 2 parts stearic acid and 1 part magnesium.
It is a white powder that can be used to add bulk and color to products by binding to oil ingredients.
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 MicaPhenoxyethanol 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.
Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer made from isobutene.
It is a film-forming agent and helps bind ingredients together.
Polyisobutene is not absorbed by the skin.
Learn more about PolyisobuteneTalc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.
If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.
Learn more about TalcTridecyl Trimellitate is a synthetic ingredient with emollient and skin conditioning properties. It also acts as a texture enhancer and helps products spread easily without feeling greasy.
As an emollient, it forms a light layer on the skin that keeps moisture in and improves water resistance. This is why you'll often find this ingredient in eye creams and other rich treatments.
This ingredient is seen as the elegant alternative to mineral oil.
Learn more about Tridecyl Trimellitate
