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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientNylon-12
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbic Acid
Preservative
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer
Methicone
Emollient
PEG-4 Diheptanoate
EmulsifyingLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningDimethiconol
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Nereocystis Luetkeana Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
Saccharomyces/Potassium Ferment
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Mica, Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Nylon-12, Phenoxyethanol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbic Acid, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer, Methicone, PEG-4 Diheptanoate, Lauroyl Lysine, Dimethiconol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Nereocystis Luetkeana Extract, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Saccharomyces/Potassium Ferment, Tocopherol, Lecithin, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
Dimethicone
Emollient
Nylon-12
Silica
Abrasive
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Magnesium Myristate
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingMica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 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 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.
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeDimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
This 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 MicaNylon-12 is a polymer. It is derived from 12-aminododecanoic acid, an omega-amino fatty acid
According to a manufacturer, it is a talc substitute. Like talc, nylon-12 gives products a satin feel. The manufacturer also claims this ingredients does not block pores and has moderate oil absorption.
This ingredient may not be reef-safe.
Learn more about Nylon-12Phenoxyethanol 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 SilicaZinc 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
