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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyethylene
AbrasiveOctyldodecanol
EmollientKaolin
AbrasiveSilica
AbrasiveHydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer
Synthetic Wax
AbrasiveC30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningDicalcium Phosphate
AbrasiveCetyl Dimethicone
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantMica
Cosmetic ColorantLaureth-4
EmulsifyingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polyethylene, Octyldodecanol, Kaolin, Silica, Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer, Synthetic Wax, C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dicalcium Phosphate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Mica, Laureth-4, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 42090, CI 19140, CI 15850, CI 45410, CI 73360
Dimethicone
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantCera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Dimethicone
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningC30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAlcohol
AntimicrobialLaureth-4
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningBHT
AntioxidantDicalcium Phosphate
AbrasiveCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic Colorant
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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.
C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Cetyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
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 15850Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
CI 45410 is a synthetic red-pigment and dye.
It often goes by both Red 28 or Red 27; manufacturers label both ingredients as CI 45410.
This dye is commonly found in makeup because it imparts a vivid color. Some types of this dye change color based on pH level and interaction with moisture:
Your skin has a natural pH of around 4.5 - 5.5.
According to the FDA, CI 45410 is not permitted for use in eye products.
Red 27 is a flourescein dye and commonly used as a fluorescent tracer in medicine.
Learn more about CI 45410Dicalcium Phosphate is an exfoliant.
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 DimethiconeThis ingredient is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.
This ingredient is a type of elastomer.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerLaureth-4 is created by reacting ethylene oxide with Lauryl Alcohol. It is a surfactant and emulsifier.
Surfactants reduce the surface tension of ingredients so they can mix better. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients such as oil and water from separating.
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 Mica