What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Perlite
AbsorbentTalc
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Alumina
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Parfum
Masking
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Tris-BHT Mesitylene
Antioxidant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77000
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Perlite, Talc, Hydrogenated Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Alumina, Caprylyl Glycol, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Parfum, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Tin Oxide, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Limonene, Citral, Farnesol, Tris-BHT Mesitylene, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77007, CI 75470, CI 77000, CI 77742, CI 77510, CI 19140, CI 42090, CI 77288
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Myristate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentParfum
Masking
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77400
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCalcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
CI 77000
Cosmetic ColorantDisodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Dimyristate
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oryza Sativa Extract, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Myristate, Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, Silica, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Boron Nitride, Parfum, Amyl Cinnamal, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77400, CI 77510, CI 77007, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Tin Oxide, CI 75470, CI 77742, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77000, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Dimyristate, CI 77492, CI 42090, CI 19140
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 BorosilicateCI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
Ci 75470 is a bright-red pigment. It is AKA carmine.
Carmine is derived from insects such as the cochineal beetle. This ingredient has been used as a natural dye for over 2000 years.
We don't have a description for CI 77000 yet.
This 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 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.
This ingredient is used to impart a blue color. It is not water-soluble.
It goes by two different names:
1. Ferric Ferrocyanide: a synthetic dark blue pigment
2. Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide: a synthetic blue pigment, also called Prussian blue
In the EU, both of these colors must be labeled as 'CI 77510'.
Learn more about CI 77510This ingredient is used to add a violet color to cosmetics.
It is created by reacting phosphoric acid, ammonium dihydrogen orthophosphate, and manganese dioxide.
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 77891This 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 MicaParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumSilica, 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 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 FluorphlogopiteTin 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.
