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Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Vinyldimethicone
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Magnesium Myristate
Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate
Methicone
Emollient
Silicone Resin
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Vinyldimethicone, Zea Mays Starch, Magnesium Myristate, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Methicone, Silicone Resin, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77492, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77491, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Silica
Abrasive
Magnesium Myristate
Talc
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantZea Mays Starch, Silica, Magnesium Myristate, Talc, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Dimethicone, Parfum, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 19140, CI 16035
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 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 77492Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinWe don't have a description for Magnesium Myristate yet.
Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
Learn more about PhenoxyethanolTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneZea Mays Starch is starch made from corn. You might know this as cornstarch . It is used to thicken a product. It can replace talc as an absorbent.
The pH of cornstarch is 5.92.
Cornstarch is a common food ingredient used to thicken soups or to make corn syrup.
Learn more about Zea Mays Starch
