What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPolyethylene
Abrasive
Synthetic Candelilla Wax
EmollientMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantTriethylhexanoin, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate, Silica, Octyldodecanol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Mica, Polyethylene, Synthetic Candelilla Wax, Microcrystalline Wax, Isononyl Isononanoate, CI 15985, CI 45410, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, CI 77891, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 15850
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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.
Mica 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 MicaMicrocrystalline Wax is derived from petroleum through a de-oiling process, then highly refined and purified before use in cosmetics.
In skincare formulations, it is used to improve texture and create a smooth, even consistency. It also helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating.
Octyldodecanol 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 Silica
