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Ingredients Side-by-side
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentSilica
Abrasive
Kaolin
Abrasive
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Alumina
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantMontmorillonite, Silica, Kaolin, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Magnesium Stearate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Alumina, Phenoxyethanol, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hexylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 19140, CI 77492, CI 15850
Talc
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-1
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Silica, Boron Nitride, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Magnesium Stearate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-1, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Coumarin, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
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 GlycolCI 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 77492Hexylene Glycol is a multitasker ingredient that works as a solvent, humectant, emulsifier, viscosity reducer, and preservative booster.
It is able to dissolve both water and oil-soluble ingredients to stabilize tricky actives and make products spread more easily.
As a humectant, it pulls water into the skin. But it's a pretty minor moisturizing ingredient compared to other humectants, like glycerin.
Interestingly, it can act as a mild penetration enhancer. One in vitro study on human skin found a 12% concentration upped the absorption of mometasone furoate (a medicinal ingredient used to treat inflammatory skin conditions) up to 7%.
This ingredient is typically used at levels of 0.1-10% depending on the role it's playing.
A patch test study on eczema patients didn't find a significant increase in irritation versus the control group, but the potential for irritation rises at higher concentrations.
Learn more about Hexylene GlycolMagnesium Stearate is a salt that is 2 parts stearic acid and 1 part magnesium.
It is a white powder that can be used to add bulk and color to products by binding to oil ingredients.
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.
Phenoxyethanol 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 Silica
