What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Chromium Oxide Greens
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Parfum
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water
TonicBambusa Vulgaris Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningTalc, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Zinc Stearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polyethylene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Chromium Oxide Greens, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Parfum, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Caprylate, CI 77007, Butylene Glycol, Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Glycerin, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Oleanolic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
This pigment is called Ultramarine blue lazurite. It gives a saturated blue color, but can be used to create other colors as well.
According to the manufacturer, it is usually made from kaolin, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sulfur, and charcoal.
Glyceryl 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 CaprylateThis ingredient is a powder used to improve texture, slip, and give products a silky texture.
This ingredient is also known as PMMA. It is a polymer microsphere, composed of tiny, perfectly spherical particles formed from repeating units.
In cosmetics, PMMA is mainly used to give a soft or blurring effect. The transparent particles are able to scatter light and help reduce the appearance of fine-lines and imperfections.
PMMA is also able to enhance the texture of products by add a smooth feel.
Learn more about Polymethyl MethacrylateSilica, 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 SilicaTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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
