What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingTalc
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingDextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Carbonate
SolventPolypropylsilsesquioxane
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantDextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate
Emulsifying
PEG-20 Glyceryl Isostearate
Polyisobutene
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Ceresin, Talc, CI 77891, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Microcrystalline Wax, Dextrin Palmitate, CI 77499, Propylene Carbonate, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, CI 77492, CI 77491, Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Isostearate, Polyisobutene, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Glyceryl Caprylate, Silica
Isododecane
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantDextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate
Emulsifying
Propylene Carbonate
SolventPolypropylsilsesquioxane
Aluminum Dimyristate
Emulsion StabilisingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientAluminum Hydroxide Oxide
AntimicrobialIsododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Talc, Synthetic Wax, CI 77891, CI 77492, Disteardimonium Hectorite, CI 77499, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, CI 77491, Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate, Propylene Carbonate, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Aluminum Dimyristate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Glyceryl Caprylate, Aluminum Hydroxide Oxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
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 77891This ingredient is an emulsifier. It helps enhance the texture and stability of formulas.
The only manufacturer of this ingredient is in Japan. According to them, this ingredient reduces the tackiness and greasiness of products.
Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate is created by reacting dextrin with a mixture of palmitoyl chloride and hexyldecanoic acid chloride.
Learn more about Dextrin Palmitate/EthylhexanoateDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid. It is an emollient, co-emulsifier, and preservative booster.
Its short C8 fatty acid chain makes it behave differently from its longer-chain emollient cousins like Glyceryl Stearate. It feels more lightweight, fast-absorbing, and silky instead of rich and waxy.
As a co-emulsifier, its "head" and "tail" sit at the oil-water interface. But overall, the short C8 tail and not being water soluble means it doesn't really have the muscle to emulsify a formula on its own. That's why you'll often see it paired with a primary emulsifier like Cetearyl Glucoside.
Interestingly, Glyceryl Caprylate acts as a preservative booster. This is because its fatty-acid backbone disrupts microbial lipid membranes. It shows excellent activity against bacteria and yeast but is weaker against mold.
Typical concentrations range from 0.5-1% and this ingredient is generally non-irritating.
Because this ingredient has a C8 fatty acid chain, it is outside the range that the Malassezia yeast metabolizes (making it fungal acne safe).
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateIsododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
The chemical name for this ingredient is 2,2,4,6,6-PENTAMETHYLHEPTANE.
Learn more about IsododecanePolypropylsilsesquioxane is a synthetic silicone resin used to create a flexible, water-resistant layer on the skin or hair.
This helps improve the wear and transfer resistance in products like foundations, sunscreens, and colored makeup without feeling greasy.
This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateTalc 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about Trimethylsiloxysilicate
