What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Calcium Silicate
AbsorbentEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Silica
Abrasive
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Glycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMacrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Bisabolol
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Zinc Oxide, Calcium Silicate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Silica, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Triethylhexanoin, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Dimethicone, Hydroxyapatite, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Ceramide NP, Soluble Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Bisabolol, Water, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Mica, CI 77492
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Vp/Va Copolymer
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Silica
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Pullulan
Isohexadecane
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone, Water, Mandelic Acid, Vp/Va Copolymer, Niacinamide, Silica, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Saccharide Isomerate, Pullulan, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Gluconolactone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycolic Acid, Panthenol
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDimethicone 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 DimethiconePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Silica, 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 SilicaWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
