What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Magnesium Myristate
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Methicone
Emollient
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientVinyldimethicone
Glycerin
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantBoron Nitride
Absorbent
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantQuaternium-18
SurfactantHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
MaskingMentha Arvensis Leaf Extract
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Isohexadecane, Vinyldimethicone, Glycerin, CI 77891, Silica, Phenyl Trimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butylene Glycol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, CI 77499, Boron Nitride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Sodium Chloride, CI 77492, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77491, Quaternium-18, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Aluminum Hydroxide, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideBoron Nitride is compound consisting of boron and nitrogen. It is used to absorb oil and modify adherence/ slip in products.
This means it is often used in makeup products to help them last longer.
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.
Ci 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 77891Ethylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinPhenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.
Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.
As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.
Learn more about Phenyl TrimethiconeTocopherol 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 TocopherolTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.
Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.
This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).
Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane
