What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningTalc
Abrasive
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingMica
Cosmetic ColorantTriethylhexanoin
MaskingZinc Myristate
Silica
Abrasive
Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Iron Powder
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Calcium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Polymethylhydrogensiloxane
Diallyldimethyl Ammonium Chloride
Sodium Magnesium Silicate
Glycerin
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tetramethylcyclotetrasiloxane
Petrolatum
Emollient
Tetradecene
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
CI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTranexamic Acid, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Talc, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Mica, Triethylhexanoin, Zinc Myristate, Silica, Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Iron Powder, Lauroyl Lysine, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Calcium Stearate, Chlorphenesin, Polymethylhydrogensiloxane, Diallyldimethyl Ammonium Chloride, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Tetramethylcyclotetrasiloxane, Petrolatum, Tetradecene, Sodium Hyaluronate, Titanium Dioxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77120, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTalc
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientKaolin
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Betula Pendula Twig Extract
Perfuming
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantMethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMica, Talc, CI 77891, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isononyl Isononanoate, Kaolin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethiconol, Polyisobutene, Tocopherol, CI 77492, CI 77491, Zinc Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, Betula Pendula Twig Extract, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77499, Methicone, Propanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Azelaic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
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.
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 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 SilicaSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTalc 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 TalcTocopherol 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
