What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Isodecyl Isononanoate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
CI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantIllite
Abrasive
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPrunus Persica Kernel Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Rheum Palmatum Root Extract
Astringent
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantIsodecyl Isononanoate, Silica, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Synthetic Wax, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77120, Illite, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Prunus Persica Kernel Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Rheum Palmatum Root Extract, Mica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tin Oxide, Water, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 16035, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 42090, CI 19140
Dimethicone
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientAdipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Propanediol
Solvent
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone/PEG-2 Soyamine/Ipdi Copolymer
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Boron Nitride, Propanediol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Isostearic Acid, Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone/PEG-2 Soyamine/Ipdi Copolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 75470
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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.
Butylene 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 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 77891Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinThis ingredient is an synthetic emollient, emulsifier, and used as a surface treatment for pigment particles (like iron oxides or titanium dioxide).
The “triisostearate” part of this ingredient is an ester derived from isostearic acid, a long-chain fatty acid.
It "wraps" these ingredients in a form of slippery jacket so they disperse more evenly in oils, glide better on skin, and stick longer without smudging.
Human repeat insult patch tests on foundations containing this ingredient found no sensitization concerns.
Since isostearic acid is a C18 fatty acid, it falls within the carbon chain length that Malassezia can potentially metabolize. This is why this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Isopropyl Titanium TriisostearateMica 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.
Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
