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Silica
AbrasiveNylon-12
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecanol
EmollientOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Myristate
Methylpropanediol
SolventMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDimethiconol Stearate
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Methicone
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCalcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
EmollientHexyl Laurate
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic ColorantDiglyceryl Sebacate/Isopalmitate
EmollientSorbitan Sesquiisostearate
EmulsifyingAluminum Distearate
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Wax
AbrasivePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantShorea Robusta Seed Butter
EmollientCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Isostearyl Neopentanoate
EmollientCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientPolypropylene
Calcium Titanium Borosilicate
AbrasiveTalc
AbrasiveBoron Nitride
AbsorbentPtfe
CI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene
Silica, Nylon-12, CI 77891, Octyldodecanol, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Magnesium Myristate, Methylpropanediol, Magnesium Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethiconol Stearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Propanediol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Methicone, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Water, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77742, CI 77491, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Hexyl Laurate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Mica, Diglyceryl Sebacate/Isopalmitate, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Aluminum Distearate, Synthetic Wax, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77007, CI 75470, Shorea Robusta Seed Butter, CI 19140, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Lauroyl Lysine, Isododecane, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Polypropylene, Calcium Titanium Borosilicate, Talc, Boron Nitride, Ptfe, CI 73360, Polybutene
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Talc
AbrasiveCalcium Titanium Borosilicate
AbrasiveOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientMagnesium Myristate
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantTriethylhexanoin
MaskingSilica
AbrasiveDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Sesquiisostearate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopherol
AntioxidantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientKaolin
AbrasiveMaltodextrin
AbsorbentCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCalcium Sodium Borosilicate, Talc, Calcium Titanium Borosilicate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, CI 77891, Mica, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Magnesium Myristate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Magnesium Stearate, Triethylhexanoin, Silica, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Glyceryl Caprylate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diisostearyl Malate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Kaolin, Maltodextrin, CI 77742, CI 77007, CI 75470
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate is a bulking agent. It is considered a borosilicate glass; it is composed of powder or flakes of calcium and sodium borosilicates.
This ingredient is used to add volume, shine, and color to products. You'll most likely find this ingredient in makeup products.
According to in-vivo and ex-vivo studies done by a manufacturer, this ingredient works well with UV filters:
Learn more about Calcium Sodium BorosilicateCalcium Titanium Borosilicate is an exfoliant.
This ingredient is a lightweight 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. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCi 75470 is a bright-red pigment. It is AKA carmine.
Carmine is derived from insects such as the cochineal beetle. This ingredient has been used as a natural dye for over 2000 years.
This pigment is called Ultramarine blue lazurite. It gives a saturated blue color, but can be used to create other colors as well.
According to the manufacturer, it is usually made from kaolin, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sulfur, and charcoal.
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.
This ingredient is used to add a violet color to cosmetics.
It is created by reacting phosphoric acid, ammonium dihydrogen orthophosphate, and manganese dioxide.
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 77891Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
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 DimethiconeThis ingredient is a high molecular weight fatty acid ester. It has skin conditioning properties and is also used as an emollient, texture enhancer, and viscosity emulsifier.
We don't have a description for Magnesium Myristate yet.
Magnesium Stearate is a salt that is 2 parts stearic acid and 1 part magnesium.
It is a white powder that can be used to add bulk and color to products by binding to oil ingredients.
Mica 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 MicaOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate is created from stearic acid.
It is an emollient and thickens the lipid (oil) portion of a product. Due to its emollient properties, it may not be fungal-acne safe.
Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.
Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.
As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.
Learn more about Phenyl TrimethiconeSilica, 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 SilicaSorbitan Sesquiisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Synthetic 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 FluorphlogopiteTalc 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.
Learn more about TalcTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.
Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.
This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).
Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane