What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Alumina
Abrasive
Kaolin
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Talc
Abrasive
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientLactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCalcium Titanium Borosilicate
Abrasive
Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate
Mica, CI 77891, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77491, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 75470, Tin Oxide, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Tocopherol, Silica, CI 77499, CI 77492, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77007, Maltodextrin, Alumina, Kaolin, Glycerin, Talc, Diisostearyl Malate, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Calcium Titanium Borosilicate, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate
Talc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Tetrasodium EDTA
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentSilica
Abrasive
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
CI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Hydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Soybean Glycerides
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Talc, Mica, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate, Dimethiconol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tin Oxide, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, Zea Mays Starch, Silica, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, CI 75470, CI 77007, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Diisostearyl Malate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Hydroxystearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Soybean Glycerides, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate is a bulking agent. It is considered a borosilicate glass; it is composed of powder or flakes of calcium and sodium borosilicates.
This ingredient is used to add volume, shine, and color to products. You'll most likely find this ingredient in makeup products.
According to in-vivo and ex-vivo studies done by a manufacturer, this ingredient works well with UV filters:
Learn more about Calcium Sodium BorosilicateCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 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.
This pigment is called Ultramarine blue lazurite. It gives a saturated blue color, but can be used to create other colors as well.
According to the manufacturer, it is usually made from kaolin, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sulfur, and charcoal.
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 77891Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 DimethiconeMica 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 MicaOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate is created from stearic acid.
It is an emollient and thickens the lipid (oil) portion of a product. Due to its emollient properties, it may not be fungal-acne safe.
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 SilicaTalc 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 TalcTin 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.
Zinc Stearate is the metal salt of stearic acid. It is a white solid used to bind, thicken, and lubricate products.
This ingredient is common in powder makeup, where it helps keep the powder together.
Zinc Stearate is hydrophobic and repels water.
This ingredient can be sourced from non-animal or animal sources. It is best to reach out to the brand to see where they source this ingredient from.
Learn more about Zinc Stearate
