What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Kaolin
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningMethicone
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantSalicylic Acid 0.5%
Masking
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentMagnesium Myristate
Polysilicone-11
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Methicone
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Lactate
EmollientCetyl Lactate
EmollientBenzalkonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Salicylic Acid 0.5%, Mica, Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Zinc Stearate, Silica, Oryza Sativa Starch, Magnesium Myristate, Polysilicone-11, Panthenol, Methicone, Petrolatum, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water, Propylene Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Lactate, Cetyl Lactate, Benzalkonium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDimethicone 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 DimethiconeMethicone is a type of silicone and is a simpler form of dimethicone.
Silicones are used to enhance the texture of products and have emollient properties. Methicone is used to give products a silky texture and improves spreadability.
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 MicaPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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 SilicaWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
