What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Nylon-12
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantDimethiconol Stearate
EmollientCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Methicone
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract
TonicCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
Emollient
Amethyst Powder
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Talc, Silica, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Nylon-12, Mica, CI 77492, Diisostearyl Malate, Triethylhexanoin, CI 77891, CI 77491, Dimethiconol Stearate, CI 77499, Synthetic Beeswax, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Methicone, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Amethyst Powder, Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit 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.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid. It is an emollient, co-emulsifier, and preservative booster.
Its short C8 fatty acid chain makes it behave differently from its longer-chain emollient cousins like Glyceryl Stearate. It feels more lightweight, fast-absorbing, and silky instead of rich and waxy.
As a co-emulsifier, its "head" and "tail" sit at the oil-water interface. But overall, the short C8 tail and not being water soluble means it doesn't really have the muscle to emulsify a formula on its own. That's why you'll often see it paired with a primary emulsifier like Cetearyl Glucoside.
Interestingly, Glyceryl Caprylate acts as a preservative booster. This is because its fatty-acid backbone disrupts microbial lipid membranes. It shows excellent activity against bacteria and yeast but is weaker against mold.
Typical concentrations range from 0.5-1% and this ingredient is generally non-irritating.
Because this ingredient has a C8 fatty acid chain, it is outside the range that the Malassezia yeast metabolizes (making it fungal acne safe).
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateSilica, 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.
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