What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Alumina
Abrasive
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningIron Oxides
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
C9-12 Alkane
SolventCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Surfactant
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Silica
Abrasive
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantIris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingLecithin
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Raspberry Ketone
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Propylene Carbonate
SolventHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, C9-12 Alkane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Mica, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Lecithin, Parfum, Raspberry Ketone, Water, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Propylene Carbonate, Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Isostearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 15985, CI 15850, CI 42090
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 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.
Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.
This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.
It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.
Learn more about CI 15850Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
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 Silica
