What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Dna
Skin ConditioningPotassium PCA
Humectant
Silicon
Abrasive
Sodium Fluoride
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingTin Oxide
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Silica
Abrasive
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
CI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Myristate
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogen Dimethicone
Aluminum Dimyristate
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Magnesium Dna, Potassium PCA, Silicon, Sodium Fluoride, Potassium Hydroxide, Tin Oxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Phenyl Trimethicone, Boron Nitride, CI 77220, Magnesium Myristate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Aluminum Dimyristate, Allantoin, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Isostearic Acid, Tocopherol, CI 77007, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantKaolin
Abrasive
Squalane
Emollient
Hectorite
AbsorbentJojoba Esters
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearate
CleansingCeteareth-20
CleansingCalcium Chloride
AstringentCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Aroma
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
CI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Kaolin, Squalane, Hectorite, Jojoba Esters, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Stearate, Ceteareth-20, Calcium Chloride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Aroma, Potassium Sorbate, Polysorbate 80, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Water, Sorbitan Oleate, CI 77163, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinMica 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 Tocopherol
