What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Mel Powder
Abrasive
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Magnesium Myristate
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tropolone
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Behenyl Beeswax
Skin ConditioningCopernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingPolyethylene
Abrasive
Stearyl Beeswax
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Cera
EmollientAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Mel Powder, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Magnesium Myristate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Silica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Tropolone, Tin Oxide, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77742, CI 77007, CI 77510, CI 42090, CI 19140, CI 15850, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Talc, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Behenyl Beeswax, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Ozokerite, Polyethylene, Stearyl Beeswax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Mica, Parfum, Limonene
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dipentaerythrityl Pentaisononanoate
EmollientTrisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Polysilicone-11
Plumeria Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Gardenia Taitensis Flower
Skin ConditioningPlumeria Rubra Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Dipentaerythrityl Pentaisononanoate, Trisiloxane, Silica, Polyethylene, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polysilicone-11, Plumeria Alba Flower Extract, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Parfum, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Gardenia Taitensis Flower, Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Iron Oxides, 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.
Ci 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 77891Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPolyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
It is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
Silica, 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 SilicaTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about Tocopherol
