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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
EmollientTalc
AbrasiveDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingIsododecane
EmollientCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantIsobutylmethacrylate/Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Acrylate Copolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningTribehenin
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingCI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbic Acid
PreservativePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
MaskingDimethicone, Talc, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, CI 77891, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Isododecane, CI 77492, CI 77491, Isobutylmethacrylate/Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Acrylate Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tribehenin, Sorbitan Isostearate, CI 77120, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, CI 15850, CI 77499, Parfum
Isododecane
EmollientCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientPolybutene
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientPetrolatum
EmollientKaolin
AbrasiveCera Alba
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAroma
Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
EmollientPropylene Carbonate
SolventCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingIsododecane, CI 15850, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polybutene, Mica, Cyclohexasiloxane, Petrolatum, Kaolin, Cera Alba, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Aroma, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Propylene Carbonate, CI 42090, Persea Gratissima Oil, Tocopherol, Benzyl Alcohol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.
Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.
This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.
It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.
Learn more about CI 15850Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeIsododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
The chemical name for this ingredient is 2,2,4,6,6-PENTAMETHYLHEPTANE.
Learn more about Isododecane