What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
No benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Squalane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientZinc Laurate
Nylon-12
Silica
Abrasive
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentMalva Sylvestris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Astringent
Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Tilia Cordata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Calcium Silicate
AbsorbentDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Iron Oxides
Ultramarines
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningIodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Talc, Mica, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Squalane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Zinc Laurate, Nylon-12, Silica, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Zea Mays Starch, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Tilia Cordata Flower Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Calcium Silicate, Diisostearyl Malate, Water, Butylene Glycol, Iron Oxides, Ultramarines, Ethylhexylglycerin, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 MicaNylon-12 is a polymer. It is derived from 12-aminododecanoic acid, an omega-amino fatty acid
According to a manufacturer, it is a talc substitute. Like talc, nylon-12 gives products a satin feel. The manufacturer also claims this ingredients does not block pores and has moderate oil absorption.
This ingredient may not be reef-safe.
Learn more about Nylon-12This ingredient is also known as PMMA. It is a polymer microsphere, composed of tiny, perfectly spherical particles formed from repeating units.
In cosmetics, PMMA is mainly used to give a soft or blurring effect. The transparent particles are able to scatter light and help reduce the appearance of fine-lines and imperfections.
PMMA is also able to enhance the texture of products by add a smooth feel.
Learn more about Polymethyl MethacrylateSilica, 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 TalcThis ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
