What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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
Talc
Abrasive
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Nylon-12
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientMagnesium Myristate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientIron Oxides
Manganese Fructose Diphosphate
Antioxidant
Talc, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Mica, Nylon-12, Hexyl Laurate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Dimethicone, Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Diisostearyl Malate, Magnesium Myristate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Glyceryl Caprylate, Iron Oxides, Manganese Fructose Diphosphate
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.
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 DimethiconeWe don't have a description for Magnesium Myristate yet.
Nylon-12 is a polymer. It is derived from 12-aminododecanoic acid, an omega-amino fatty acid
According to a manufacturer, it is a talc substitute. Like talc, nylon-12 gives products a satin feel. The manufacturer also claims this ingredients does not block pores and has moderate oil absorption.
This ingredient may not be reef-safe.
Learn more about Nylon-12Talc 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 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
