What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Silica
Abrasive
Hdi/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantMethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Calamine
AbsorbentHouttuynia Cordata Powder
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract
MaskingTalc, Mica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Silica, Hdi/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Caprylate, CI 77491, Methicone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, CI 77492, Parfum, Calamine, Houttuynia Cordata Powder, CI 77499, Water, Butylene Glycol, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract
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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 an 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.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 DimethiconeGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut. It has emollient and emulsifier properties.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.
On the other hand, emulsifiers prevent ingredients (such as oil and water) from separating.
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateMethicone is a type of silicone and is a simpler form of dimethicone.
Silicones are used to enhance the texture of products and have emollient properties. Methicone is used to give products a silky texture and improves spreadability.
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 Silica
