What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Mother Of Pearl
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantCalcium Silicate
AbsorbentShea Butter Ethyl Esters
Emollient
Nylon-12
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Iron Oxides
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Silica
Abrasive
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate
Magnesium Myristate
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Trimyristin
Skin Conditioning
Polysilicone-11
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Polyisobutene
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Mother Of Pearl, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Zinc Stearate, Calcium Silicate, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Nylon-12, Zea Mays Starch, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Iron Oxides, CI 77007, CI 77742, CI 77891, CI 77491, Tin Oxide, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Silica, Octyldodecanol, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Magnesium Myristate, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Trimyristin, Polysilicone-11, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, CI 77492, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Polyethylene, Polyisobutene, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene
Dimethicone
Emollient
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
CI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Zinc Stearate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, Dimethicone, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Hexylene Glycol, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Phenoxyethanol, Dehydroacetic Acid, CI 75470, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate is made up of calcium, aluminum, and silicates. It is a glass-like material. In cosmetics, it comes in the form of flakes or microspheres.
Calcium aluminum borosilicate is a bulking agent, meaning it helps thicken a product.
This ingredient is created by slowly mixing several minerals, including kaolin clay.
Although “aluminum” in an ingredient name can raise red flags for some consumers, the form and usage context matter significantly. For typical topical applications, there is no substantial evidence of health risks - such as cancer, neurotoxicity, or systemic “aluminum overload.”
Learn more about Calcium Aluminum BorosilicateCalcium 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 BorosilicateThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 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.
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.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Synthetic 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 FluorphlogopiteTin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.
Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.
Zinc 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
