What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Talc
Abrasive
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantPolyethylene
Abrasive
Ptfe
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Pentaerythrityl Tetracocoate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Talc, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891, CI 77742, Polyethylene, Ptfe, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Cera Microcristallina, Pentaerythrityl Tetracocoate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer, Tin Oxide, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CI 16035, CI 15850
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Nylon-12
Polyisobutene
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Calcium Silicate
AbsorbentShea Butter Ethyl Esters
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientHydroxybutyric Acid/Hydroxypentanoic Acid Copolymer
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Trimyristin
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Silica
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
CI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77400
Cosmetic ColorantCalcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Copper Powder
AntimicrobialCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyethylene, Nylon-12, Polyisobutene, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 77891, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, Iron Oxides, CI 77007, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Zinc Stearate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Calcium Silicate, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Isononyl Isononanoate, Hydroxybutyric Acid/Hydroxypentanoic Acid Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Trimyristin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, CI 16035, CI 15850, Mica, Dimethicone, Octyldodecanol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Synthetic Beeswax, Microcrystalline Wax, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysilicone-11, CI 75470, CI 77400, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Tin Oxide, Copper Powder, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an 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.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl 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 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.
Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.
This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.
It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.
Learn more about CI 15850Ci 16035 is a synthetic dark-red dye. This dye is created from an acid called Allura red AC, an azo dye.
Azo dyes need to be purified thoroughly before use. This makes them more stable and longer lasting.
This dye is commonly used in foods, approved by both the FDA and EFSA.
Learn more about CI 16035Ci 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 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 DimethiconeMica 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 MicaPentaerythrityl 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.
Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
It is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
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.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane
