What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientIsoamyl Laurate
EmollientDipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingSilica
AbrasiveSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingMagnesium Sulfate
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Disodium EDTA
Pyrus Malus Seed Oil
EmollientLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isohexadecane, Isoamyl Laurate, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Glycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Silica, Synthetic Wax, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Magnesium Sulfate, Mica, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Lauroyl Lysine, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
EmollientKaolin
AbrasiveHydrogenated Castor Oil
EmollientSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveMica
Cosmetic ColorantSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSilica
AbrasiveTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantIsononyl Isononanoate, Octyldodecanol, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Kaolin, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Synthetic Wax, Mica, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Lauroyl Lysine, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 42090, CI 73360
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 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 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 77891Isononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.
As an emollient, Isononyl Isononanoate helps keep your skin soft and smooth. This is because emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Isononyl Isononanoate helps give products a velvet feel and improves spreadability.
Learn more about Isononyl IsononanoateThis ingredient comes from a fatty acid (lauric acid) and amino acid (lysine). It is used to add a silky feel to cosmetics.
According to a manufacturer, its fatty acid base leaves a silky feeling on the skin. It also has emollient properties because of this. Emollients help soften skin by preventing water from evaporating.
Lauroyl lysine is barely soluble in water.
Learn more about Lauroyl LysineMica 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 MicaPhenethyl Alcohol is a colorless and aromatic alohol. It is naturally occuring in essential oils.
The scent of this ingredient is floral and often compared to rose.
Like other alcohols, this ingredient helps prevent the growth of bacteria. However, its main purpose is to impact a fragrance.
Learn more about Phenethyl AlcoholSilica, 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 SilicaThis silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl SilylateSynthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.
Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate