What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Alumina
Abrasive
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentZinc 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 ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantTalc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate/Stearate/Adipate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Polyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentCetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Nylon-12
Imidazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Silica
Abrasive
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Butylparaben
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Mica, Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate/Stearate/Adipate, Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Sorbitan Stearate, Zea Mays Starch, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Nylon-12, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Silica, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, CI 77891, CI 77491, Iron Oxides, CI 19140, CI 15850, CI 15985, CI 75470, CI 77007
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 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 15850This pigment is called Ultramarine blue lazurite. It gives a saturated blue color, but can be used to create other colors as well.
According to the manufacturer, it is usually made from kaolin, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sulfur, and charcoal.
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate is created from stearic acid.
It is an emollient and thickens the lipid (oil) portion of a product. Due to its emollient properties, it may not be fungal-acne safe.
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 SilicaTalc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.
If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.
Learn more about TalcThis ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
