What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTalc
AbrasiveZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTricaprylin
MaskingEthylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBoron Nitride
AbsorbentNylon-12
Tin Oxide
AbrasiveParfum
MaskingPoloxamer 338
EmulsifyingSilica
AbrasiveGlycerin
HumectantPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
AbrasiveSodium Dehydroacetate
PreservativePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSorbic Acid
PreservativeLimonene
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Talc, Zinc Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tricaprylin, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Boron Nitride, Nylon-12, Tin Oxide, Parfum, Poloxamer 338, Silica, Glycerin, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Limonene, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, CI 75470, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 73360
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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.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCi 73360 is a synthetic red-pink dye.
Ci 75470 is a bright-red pigment. It is AKA carmine.
Carmine is derived from insects such as the cochineal beetle. This ingredient has been used as a natural dye for over 2000 years.
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 77891Mica 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.
Talc 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 Talc