What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Nylon-12
Talc
AbrasiveMica
Cosmetic ColorantPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningPolyethylene
AbrasivePtfe
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingLaminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeTocopherol
AntioxidantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantTalc
AbrasiveMica
Cosmetic ColorantPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientNylon-12
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAminopropyl Dimethicone
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Alumina
AbrasiveSilica
AbrasiveIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 77891Mica 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 MicaNylon-12 is a polymer. It is derived from 12-aminododecanoic acid, an omega-amino fatty acid
According to a manufacturer, it is a talc substitute. Like talc, nylon-12 gives products a satin feel. The manufacturer also claims this ingredients does not block pores and has moderate oil absorption.
This ingredient may not be reef-safe.
Learn more about Nylon-12Talc 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 Talc