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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
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Propylene Carbonate
SolventLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Galactoarabinan
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Polyacrylate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Cleansing
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Iron Oxides
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Butylene Glycol, Isododecane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Propylene Carbonate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Silica, Galactoarabinan, Glycerin, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Mica, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides, CI 15850, CI 42090, 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.
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 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
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 77891This ingredient is an emollient, emulsifier, and used as a surface treatment for pigment particles (like iron oxides or titanium dioxide).
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.
The “triisostearate” part of this ingredient is an ester derived from isostearic acid, a long-chain fatty acid. Malassezia species are lipid-dependent so they rely on external fats to survive. This is why ingredient is flagged for being potentially fungal-acne unsafe.
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.
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 SilicaTocopherol 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 TocopherolTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. 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!
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