What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPolybutene
Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTourmaline
Amethyst Powder
Abrasive
Nephrite Powder
Abrasive
Amber Powder
Coral Powder
Abrasive
Pearl Powder
Ruby Powder
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane, Mica, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tourmaline, Amethyst Powder, Nephrite Powder, Amber Powder, Coral Powder, Pearl Powder, Ruby Powder, Tin Oxide, CI 77891, CI 16035
Water
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSqualane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glyceryl Rosinate
Perfuming
Silica
Abrasive
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
ChelatingCellulose
Absorbent
Sodium Sulfate
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Squalane, Propanediol, Glycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Rosinate, Silica, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Cellulose, Sodium Sulfate, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, CI 77491, 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 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 MicaPhenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
Learn more about PhenoxyethanolTin 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.
