What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Kaolin
Abrasive
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantAvena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Tapioca Starch
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Calcium Silicate
AbsorbentDimethicone
Emollient
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Kaolin
Abrasive
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Methicone
Emollient
Alumina
Abrasive
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Mica, Zinc Oxide, Kaolin, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Boron Nitride, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Saccharomyces Ferment, Silica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Methicone, Alumina, Lauroyl Lysine, Parfum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Benzyl Salicylate, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Caprylyl 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 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 DimethiconeKaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about KaolinMica 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 MicaZinc 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.
