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Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantAlumina
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantNylon-12
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethyl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
Abrasive
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Malic Acid
Buffering
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Alumina, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Zinc Stearate, Nylon-12, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethyl Macadamiate, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Tin Oxide, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Malic Acid, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 16035, CI 19140
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPolypropylene
Acrylates Crosspolymer
AbsorbentAttalea Speciosa Mesocarp Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientLauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
P-Anisic Acid
Masking
Passiflora Edulis Fruit
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Flower
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientIron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Stearoyl Glutamic Acid
CleansingCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77400
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Mica, Polypropylene, Acrylates Crosspolymer, Attalea Speciosa Mesocarp Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Lauryl Laurate, Magnesium Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Silica, P-Anisic Acid, Passiflora Edulis Fruit, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Iron Oxides, CI 77891, CI 19140, Coconut Alkanes, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 75470, Tin Oxide, Zea Mays Starch, Stearoyl Glutamic Acid, CI 42090, CI 77400, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Persea Gratissima Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. 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. Be sure to 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.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Ci 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 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 77891Mica 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 MicaJojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilSynthetic 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 FluorphlogopiteTin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.
Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.
Tocopherol 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
