What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Talc
Abrasive
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPolyethylene
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Dimethiconol Stearate
EmollientLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Boron Nitride, Mica, Polyethylene, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethiconol Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491
Talc
Abrasive
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica
Abrasive
Magnesium Myristate
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Methicone
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPolyethylene
Abrasive
Nylon-12
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ultramarines
Talc, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Silica, Magnesium Myristate, Boron Nitride, Hexyl Laurate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenyl Trimethicone, Methylpropanediol, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Propanediol, Methicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 77220, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499, Polyethylene, Nylon-12, Diisostearyl Malate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tocopherol, Ultramarines
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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.
Boron 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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 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 77492Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinMica 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 MicaPolyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
It is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
Synthetic 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 FluorphlogopiteTalc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.
If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.
Learn more about TalcTocopherol 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
