What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDimethicone
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantBoron Nitride
AbsorbentCalcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
AbrasiveHydrogenated Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPlukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingKaolin
AbrasiveTin Oxide
AbrasiveTocopherol
AntioxidantTris-BHT Mesitylene
AntioxidantPerlite
AbsorbentCI 77000
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77400
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, CI 77891, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Lauroyl Lysine, CI 77499, Boron Nitride, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Magnesium Stearate, CI 77491, CI 77007, Silica, Hydrogenated Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Isododecane, Sorbitan Isostearate, Kaolin, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol, Tris-BHT Mesitylene, Perlite, CI 77000, CI 77400, CI 19140, CI 77492, CI 42090
Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
EmollientCalcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Polyethylene Terephthalate
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
AbrasiveVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Tin Oxide
AbrasiveCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningIsopentyldiol
HumectantAcrylates Copolymer
Tocopherol
AntioxidantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantParaffin
PerfumingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
EmollientTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
EmollientSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingPolyurethane-4
CI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77000
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77266
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentNylon-12
Glycerin
HumectantPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Cyclopentasiloxane
EmollientPolysilicone-11
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentZinc Myristate
Polyethylene
AbrasiveCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Mica, Dimethicone, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Zinc Stearate, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Tin Oxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Lauroyl Lysine, Isopentyldiol, Acrylates Copolymer, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, CI 77510, Paraffin, CI 77491, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Sodium Polyacrylate, Beeswax, Polyurethane-4, CI 75470, CI 16035, CI 19140, CI 77000, Iron Oxides, CI 77266, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Boron Nitride, Nylon-12, Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysilicone-11, Hydrogenated Lecithin, CI 77499, Zea Mays Starch, Zinc Myristate, Polyethylene, CI 77007, CI 42090, CI 77742
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Boron Nitride is compound consisting of boron and nitrogen. It is used to absorb oil and modify adherence/ slip in products.
This means it is often used in makeup products to help them last longer.
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 BorosilicateCaprylyl 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 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
We don't have a description for CI 77000 yet.
This pigment is called Ultramarine blue lazurite. It gives a saturated blue color, but can be used to create other colors as well.
According to the manufacturer, it is usually made from kaolin, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sulfur, and charcoal.
Ci 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 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
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 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 DimethiconeThis ingredient comes from a fatty acid (lauric acid) and amino acid (lysine). It is used to add a silky feel to cosmetics.
According to a manufacturer, its fatty acid base leaves a silky feeling on the skin. It also has emollient properties because of this. Emollients help soften skin by preventing water from evaporating.
Lauroyl lysine is barely soluble in water.
Learn more about Lauroyl LysineMica 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 MicaSilica, 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 SilicaSynthetic 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.
Tocopherol (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