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What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCetearyl Isononanoate
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTrimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Lauryl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Nylon-12
Silica
Abrasive
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Mica, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Polyethylene, Dicalcium Phosphate, Lauryl Dimethicone, Nylon-12, Silica, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, CI 77891, CI 45410, CI 73360
Talc
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantZea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantSqualane
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantKaolin
Abrasive
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Alaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Talc, CI 77891, CI 77491, Zea Mays Starch, Zinc Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, CI 77007, Silica, CI 77492, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Mica, Aluminum Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 15850, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77499, Kaolin, Potassium Sorbate, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Tocopherol
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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.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCi 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. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 DimethiconeMica 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 MicaSilica, 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 Silica
