What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantBoron Nitride
AbsorbentDimethicone
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
EmollientSilica
AbrasivePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientTin Oxide
AbrasiveCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPolyethylene Terephthalate
Polyurethane-11
Acrylates Copolymer
CI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77000
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, CI 77891, CI 16035, Iron Oxides, CI 77742, CI 77007, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Tin Oxide, CI 77491, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polyurethane-11, Acrylates Copolymer, CI 77510, CI 19140, CI 77000
Dipentaerythrityl Pentaisononanoate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
AbrasiveCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingOctyldodecanol
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantSilica Silylate
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantTin Oxide
AbrasiveCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDipentaerythrityl Pentaisononanoate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Microcrystalline Wax, Silica, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Tocopherol, Silica Silylate, Water, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tin Oxide, CI 19140, CI 15985, CI 15850, CI 45410, CI 42090, 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 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 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 (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate is derived from isostearic acid. It is an emollient and emulsifier.
The highest concentration of this ingredient is found in lipsticks.
This ingredient is minimally water soluble and may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl TetraisostearatePhenoxyethanol 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.
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 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