What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantAcrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Carbonate
SolventMethicone
Emollient
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Synthetic Wax, Octyldodecanol, CI 77891, Silica, Mica, CI 77491, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Ceresin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, CI 77492, Caprylyl Methicone, CI 77499, Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 42090, Propylene Carbonate, Methicone, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientDicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Octyldodecanol, Ceresin, Synthetic Wax, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Microcrystalline Wax, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Silica, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Lecithin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isostearic Acid, Isopropyl Myristate, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, Mica, CI 15850, CI 77891, CI 15985
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ceresin is a wax derived from ozokerite. It is an alternative to beeswax.
The most common process of creating ceresin is by using heat and sulfuric acid.
Ci 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 77492Ci 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 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 MicaOctyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).
It is:
You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.
This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.
Regarding fungal acne:
In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate is a plant-derived emulsifier and pigment-dispersing agent with a non-sticky skin feel.
It helps products glide on smoothly and prevents oil and water from separating in a formula, making it suitable for sunscreen and makeup formulations.
The EU inventory of cosmetics has no use restrictions on this ingredient and it is considered well-tolerated.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is derived from isostearic acid.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-2 TriisostearateSilica, 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 SilicaSynthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
This ingredient has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Synthetic Waxes are straight/branched-chain hydrocarbons with no ester bond or fatty acids. That means there is nothing for the Malassezia yeast to feed on.
Learn more about Synthetic Wax
