What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantCalcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Calcium Titanium Borosilicate
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
Emollient
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
CI 77000
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantSqualane
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Silica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 75470, Mica, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Dimethicone, Calcium Titanium Borosilicate, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Lauryl Dimethicone, Tin Oxide, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Laureth-4, CI 77000, CI 77163, CI 19140, Squalane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Boron Nitride, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Titanium/Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantPEG-12
HumectantSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChondrus Crispus
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Isododecane
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Lanolin
Emollient
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Methicone
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientStearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingPropylene Carbonate
SolventPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Dimethicone, Titanium/Titanium Dioxide, PEG-12, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Polysorbate 60, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tin Oxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Chondrus Crispus, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Citrate, CI 77891, Cyclopentasiloxane, Parfum, Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Lanolin, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polyethylene, Methicone, Diisostearyl Malate, Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Cera Microcristallina, Propylene Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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 a lightweight 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. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl 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 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 77891Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeThis ingredient is a silicone elastomer that works as a texture enhancer, adds a silky slip, and also helps absorb excess oil.
Because it's a large macromolecule that's insoluble in water and chemically inert, it's not expected to penetrate or be absorbed into skin.
Human patch tests with a facial lotion containing 1% of this ingredient found no sensitization.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateSynthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteTin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.
Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.
This silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about Trimethylsiloxysilicate
