What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Talc
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Dimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Zinc Stearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Tocopherol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Water, Kaolin, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, CI 77891, CI 77742, CI 77491, CI 77007, CI 73360, CI 15850, 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.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 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 15850This pigment is called Ultramarine blue lazurite. It gives a saturated blue color, but can be used to create other colors as well.
According to the manufacturer, it is usually made from kaolin, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sulfur, and charcoal.
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeTalc 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 Talc
