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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Egg
Skin ConditioningZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Squalane
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
CI 77000
Cosmetic ColorantCalcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Indigofera Tinctoria Extract
MaskingTin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantEgg, Zinc Stearate, Silica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Squalane, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 77742, CI 77007, Mica, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 77000, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Indigofera Tinctoria Extract, Tin Oxide, CI 77510
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Talc
Abrasive
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantPolymethylsilsesquioxane
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPropylene Carbonate
SolventCI 77000
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77400
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate
CI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Magnesium Myristate
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, CI 75470, Iron Oxides, Mica, CI 77891, CI 42090, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, CI 16035, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isopropyl Myristate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Tin Oxide, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, CI 77000, CI 77400, CI 77491, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, CI 77163, Titanium Dioxide, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Magnesium Myristate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
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 āaluminumā 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 āaluminum overload.ā
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 a lightweight 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. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredientās final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolWe don't have a description for CI 77000 yet.
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 77891Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinMica 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.
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 StearateThis 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.
The EU typically uses CI numbers for colorants when applicable, such as CI 77489. In the US, iron oxides are regulated as color additives and "iron oxides" is the most commonly used name in US cosmetic practice.
A 2021 paper looked at skincare formulations containing iron oxides and found that they reduced transmission of blue light when measured optically. In simple terms, the pigment particles helped block or scatter part of the visible light spectrum in lab testing and the authors suggest this could translate into better protection against blue-light-related skin effects.
There is also clinical and experimental research showing that tinted products containing iron oxides can reduce visible light-induced pigmentation:
Please note, whether a product reduces visible or blue light depends on things like:
In the EU's CosIng database, iron oxides are only listed as a colorant. CosIng groups ingredients by their main cosmetic role, such as colorant, preservative, or UV filter.
Though studies say iron oxides can "attenuate blue light", they're describing an optical property and not an officially recognized cosmetic function.
So CosIng isnāt contradicting the research. Itās just classifying iron oxides by what they officially are: pigments that add color.
Learn more about Iron Oxides
