What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
AntimicrobialMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Absorbent4-Terpineol
Masking
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Octyldodecanol, Mica, Synthetic Beeswax, Diisostearyl Malate, Silica, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Microcrystalline Wax, Aluminum Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Carbonate, Water, Butylene Glycol, BHT, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Microcrystalline Cellulose, 4-Terpineol, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77163
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Talc
Abrasive
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingEthylene/Methacrylate Copolymer
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides
Skin Conditioning
Soybean Glycerides
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Irvingia Gabonensis Kernel Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Kaolin
Abrasive
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Caprylyl Methicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Mica, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Synthetic Wax, Talc, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax, Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Silica, Cera Microcristallina, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides, Soybean Glycerides, Octyldodecanol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Irvingia Gabonensis Kernel Butter, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Kaolin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Boron Nitride
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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 MicaOctyldodecanol 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.
Silica, 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 Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.
Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic Wax
