What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Nylon-12
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Magnesium Myristate
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Methicone
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Talc, Polyethylene, Nylon-12, Phenyl Trimethicone, CI 77492, Silica, Magnesium Myristate, CI 77499, CI 77491, CI 77891, Diisostearyl Malate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methicone, Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tocopherol
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingZinc Myristate
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Dimethicone
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Silica
Abrasive
Methylparaben
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Palmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Polyquaternium-61
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Cysteine/Oligomeric Proanthocyanidin
Skin ConditioningPvp
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAlgin
Masking
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChitosan
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyglutamate
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Talc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Diisostearyl Malate, Triethylhexanoin, Zinc Myristate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Methylparaben, Tocopherol, Water, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyapatite, Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Alcohol, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Polyquaternium-61, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Cysteine/Oligomeric Proanthocyanidin, Pvp, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Algin, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Chitosan, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Polyglutamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Talc, Mica, Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Diisostearyl 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 DimethiconeSilica, 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 SilicaTalc 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 TalcTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
