What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethiconol Stearate
EmollientZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
C20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Polybutene
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethiconol Stearate, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone, C20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Diisostearyl Malate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Silica, Polyethylene, Polybutene, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Lauroyl Lysine, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Citric Acid, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77742
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl 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 or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 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.
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. 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 DimethiconeEthylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is a fatty acid ester.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateMica 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 MicaOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate is created from stearic acid.
It is an emollient and thickens the lipid (oil) portion of a product. Due to its emollient properties, it may not be fungal-acne safe.
Talc 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
