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CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Bambusa Vulgaris Water
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPersea Gratissima Butter
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Extract
CleansingNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientMagnesium Sulfate
Cetearyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
PEG-8
HumectantCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Polyethylene
Abrasive
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialAlumina
Abrasive
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
PEG-8 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Methicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Oxygen
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
PEG-32
HumectantEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Xylitol
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
CI 77891, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Water, Persea Gratissima Oil, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Persea Gratissima Butter, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Pentylene Glycol, Mentha Piperita Extract, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Magnesium Sulfate, Cetearyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Silica, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, PEG-8, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, CI 77491, CI 77492, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polyethylene, CI 77499, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mica, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Cyclohexasiloxane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Alumina, Dipropylene Glycol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Methicone, Glycerin, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Triethylhexanoin, Caprylyl Methicone, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Oxygen, Adenosine, Boron Nitride, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Stearic Acid, PEG-32, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Xylitol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Microcrystalline Wax, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Skin ConditioningDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTin Oxide
Abrasive
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Dipentaerythrityl Tetrahydroxystearate/Tetraisostearate
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Silica Silylate
EmollientHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Cellulose
AbsorbentAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientMagnesium Sulfate
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingBis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Alcohol Denat., Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Butylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tin Oxide, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Dipentaerythrityl Tetrahydroxystearate/Tetraisostearate, Silica, Silica Silylate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Cellulose, Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Sulfate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77007, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
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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.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 DimethiconeDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteThis ingredient is a powder used to improve texture, slip, and give products a silky texture.
Magnesium Sulfate is a salt. More specifically, it is an epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
Despite having ‘sulfate’ in the name, it isn’t a surfactant or cleansing agent like sodium lauryl sulfate. Unlike those sulfates, magnesium sulfate doesn’t have the same cleansing or foaming properties (it's simply a type of salt).
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
You can find this ingredient in sea water or mineral deposits.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfateMica 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 SilicaSynthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
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