What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Laureth-23
CleansingNylon-12
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTalc, Mica, Dimethicone, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Zinc Stearate, Silica, Isononyl Isononanoate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Laureth-23, Nylon-12, Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanol, Laureth-4, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Talc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica
Abrasive
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Cellulose
AbsorbentBis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citral
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Triolein
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Glyceryl Dioleate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Seedcake Extract
Skin Protecting
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Mica, Silica, Lauroyl Lysine, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Cellulose, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Zinc Stearate, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Tocopherol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, C10-18 Triglycerides, Butylene Glycol, Water, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Coumarin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citral, Eugenol, Geraniol, Triolein, Hydroxycitronellal, Glyceryl Dioleate, Butyrospermum Parkii Seedcake Extract, CI 77491, CI 77492, Iron Oxides, CI 77163, CI 77891
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 and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
This ingredient comes from a fatty acid (lauric acid) and amino acid (lysine). It is used to add a silky feel to cosmetics.
According to a manufacturer, its fatty acid base leaves a silky feeling on the skin. It also has emollient properties because of this. Emollients help soften skin by preventing water from evaporating.
Lauroyl lysine is barely soluble in water.
Learn more about Lauroyl LysineMica 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 MicaSilica, 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 TalcZinc Stearate is the metal salt of stearic acid. It is a white solid used to bind, thicken, and lubricate products.
This ingredient is common in powder makeup, where it helps keep the powder together.
Zinc Stearate is hydrophobic and repels water.
This ingredient can be sourced from non-animal or animal sources. It is best to reach out to the brand to see where they source this ingredient from.
Learn more about Zinc Stearate
