What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Silica
Abrasive
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentDimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Magnesium Myristate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMethicone
Emollient
Kaolin
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Magnesium Myristate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methicone, Kaolin, CI 77891, CI 16035, Iron Oxides, CI 77742, CI 77163, Synthetic Wax, Octyldodecanol, CI 77007, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Magnesium Stearate
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Talc
Abrasive
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Dimethiconol Stearate
EmollientLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningHydrogen 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
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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 and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 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.
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 (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Hydrogen Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
This ingredient comes from a fatty acid (lauric acid) and amino acid (lysine). It is used to add a silky feel to cosmetics.
According to a manufacturer, its fatty acid base leaves a silky feeling on the skin. It also has emollient properties because of this. Emollients help soften skin by preventing water from evaporating.
Lauroyl lysine is barely soluble in water.
Learn more about Lauroyl LysineMica 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 MicaSynthetic 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 TalcTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane
