What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Dimethicone
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEpoxy Resin Coated Aluminum Powder
Cosmetic ColorantLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Lauryl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningIron Oxides
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Alumina
Abrasive
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantSqualane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Ultramarines
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantKaolin
Abrasive
Cetearyl Isononanoate
Emollient
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Talc
Abrasive
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77891, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dicalcium Phosphate, Silica, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Epoxy Resin Coated Aluminum Powder, Lauroyl Lysine, Tin Oxide, Laureth-4, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone, Stearyl Dimethicone, Lauryl Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Water, Iron Oxides, CI 77499, CI 77510, CI 77491, Tocopherol, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Alumina, CI 19140, CI 75470, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77492, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Ultramarines, CI 77007, Kaolin, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Talc, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantIsostearyl Neopentanoate
Emollient
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Dimethicone
Emollient
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Butyl Acrylate/Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Acrylate Copolymer
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Talc
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Styrene
Perfuming
Aluminum Silicate
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77400
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Mica, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Butyl Acrylate/Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Acrylate Copolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Silica, Talc, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Styrene, Aluminum Silicate, CI 77891, CI 77400, CI 19140, Cyclopentasiloxane, Parfum
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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.
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, 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 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Ci 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 DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinWe don't have a description for Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer yet.
Mica 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 MicaPentaerythrityl 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 HydroxyhydrocinnamateSilica, 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 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 FluorphlogopiteTalc 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 Talc
