What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTalc
Abrasive
Kaolin
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMethicone
Emollient
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCalcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Polyisobutene
Nylon-12
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77000
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15880
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate
Calcium Titanium Borosilicate
Abrasive
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Polybutene
CI 77266
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Talc, Kaolin, Silica, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Magnesium Stearate, Synthetic Wax, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylyl Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methicone, CI 77007, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 42090, CI 73360, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Polyisobutene, Nylon-12, Dimethiconol, Tin Oxide, CI 77000, CI 77499, CI 15880, Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate, Calcium Titanium Borosilicate, Boron Nitride, Polybutene, CI 77266, CI 15850, CI 77510
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Alumina
Abrasive
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
CI 47005
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
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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.
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate is made up of calcium, aluminum, and silicates. It is a glass-like material. In cosmetics, it comes in the form of flakes or microspheres.
Calcium aluminum borosilicate is a bulking agent, meaning it helps thicken a product.
This ingredient is created by slowly mixing several minerals, including kaolin clay.
Although “aluminum” in an ingredient name can raise red flags for some consumers, the form and usage context matter significantly. For typical topical applications, there is no substantial evidence of health risks - such as cancer, neurotoxicity, or systemic “aluminum overload.”
Learn more about Calcium Aluminum BorosilicateThis 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.
Ci 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 77891Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeMagnesium Stearate is a salt that is 2 parts stearic acid and 1 part magnesium.
It is a white powder that can be used to add bulk and color to products by binding to oil ingredients.
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 SilicaTin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.
Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane 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
