What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Salicylic Acid 0.5%
Masking
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentMagnesium Myristate
Polysilicone-11
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Methicone
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Lactate
EmollientCetyl Lactate
EmollientBenzalkonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Salicylic Acid 0.5%, Mica, Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Zinc Stearate, Silica, Oryza Sativa Starch, Magnesium Myristate, Polysilicone-11, Panthenol, Methicone, Petrolatum, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water, Propylene Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Lactate, Cetyl Lactate, Benzalkonium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Kaolin
Abrasive
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantUltramarines
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Pentylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Oryza Sativa Starch, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Kaolin, CI 77492, CI 77491, Ultramarines, CI 19140, CI 77499, CI 73360
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl 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 GlycolDimethicone 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 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.
Oryza Sativa Starch is an absorbent and used to mattify the skin. It is a natural carbohydrate and the main component of rice. A more common name for this ingredient is 'rice starch'.
Rice starch is created by steeping broken grains in a caustic soda.
Rice extract has many skin benefits. Read more about rice extract here.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa StarchSilica, 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 SilicaThis ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.
It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.
Tocopheryl 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 AcetateZinc 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
