What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPolypropylsilsesquioxane
Paraffin
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolyisobutene
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Lecithin
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate, Methyl Trimethicone, Silica, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Synthetic Wax, Microcrystalline Wax, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Paraffin, CI 77891, Polyisobutene, Mica, Sorbitan Isostearate, CI 77499, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, CI 77492, CI 77491, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Parfum, Lecithin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Isopropyl Myristate, Isostearic Acid, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, BHT
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate
Emollient
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientC20-40 Alcohols
EmulsifyingPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tribehenin
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Synthetic Wax, Silica, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Boron Nitride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, C20-40 Alcohols, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Lactic Acid, Tribehenin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyethylene, Sorbitan Isostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 15850, CI 42090
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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.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideCi 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 77891Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteEthylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is a fatty acid ester.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitatePolyhydroxystearic Acid is a vegetable-derived soft wax made from castor oil. It's an emulsion stabilizer, thickener, and film former.
You'll likely see it in sunscreens because it helps disperse pigments and UV-reflecting minerals like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide evenly.
Depending on the concentration, it can drastically change the texture of a product from pasty solid (like lipstick) to sprayable liquid.
The CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety has concluded this ingredient to be safe in cosmetics. The highest reported use concentration is 14.2% in lipsticks.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidSilica, 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 SilicaSorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, it keeps the water and oil ingredients from separating. This keeps formulas stable and smooth.
In a 24 hour occlusive patch test on 56 subjects, 10% sorbitan isostearate was completely non-irritating. Most formulas use less than 10%.
Because it's a fatty acid ester, it may not be fungal acne safe since the Malassezia yeast can utilize it as a nutrient source.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateSynthetic 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.
It has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.
Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.
This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).
Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane
