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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
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPrunus Persica Kernel Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRheum Palmatum Root Extract
Astringent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Isodecyl Isononanoate, Silica, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Synthetic Wax, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77120, Illite, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Prunus Persica Kernel Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rheum Palmatum Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Water, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides
Dimethicone
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Zea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Hybrid Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningQuercus Suber Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Angelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPseudozyma Epicola/Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract Ferment Filtrate Extract
EmollientPseudozyma Epicola/Avocado Oil Ferment Extract
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root/Sucrose Ferment Extract Filtrate
Antioxidant
Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
Humectant
Pseudozyma Epicola/Sunflower Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
Emulsion Stabilising
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Stearalkonium Bentonite
Gel FormingCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Kaolin
Abrasive
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Cetearyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Synthetic Wax, Silica, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Caprylyl Methicone, Diisostearyl Malate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Zea Mays Oil, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Quercus Suber Bark Extract, Squalane, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Pseudozyma Epicola/Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract Ferment Filtrate Extract, Pseudozyma Epicola/Avocado Oil Ferment Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root/Sucrose Ferment Extract Filtrate, Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate, Pseudozyma Epicola/Sunflower Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Boron Nitride, Kaolin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Cetearyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77007
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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 HydroxideSilica, 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 Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
This ingredient has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Synthetic Waxes are straight/branched-chain hydrocarbons with no ester bond or fatty acids. That means there is nothing for the Malassezia yeast to feed on.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.
Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.
This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).
Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane
