What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Myristate
Methylpropanediol
SolventCI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Methicone
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Mica, Silica, Boron Nitride, Hexyl Laurate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Magnesium Myristate, Methylpropanediol, CI 77220, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Propanediol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Methicone, Water, CI 15985, CI 77491, CI 19140, CI 73360, CI 77007, CI 77499
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Boron Nitride is compound consisting of boron and nitrogen. It is used to absorb oil and modify adherence/ slip in products.
This means it is often used in makeup products to help them last longer.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 DimethiconeTalc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.
If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.
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