What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientBoron Nitride
AbsorbentNylon-12
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSilica
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Silica Silylate
EmollientDimethiconol
Emollient
Methicone
Emollient
Magnesium Myristate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningZinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
HumectantZinc PCA
Humectant
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Lactate
Hydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydrated Silica
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Silica, Mica, Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Silica Silylate, Dimethiconol, Methicone, Magnesium Myristate, Phenoxyethanol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Zinc Oxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Zinc PCA, Zinc Gluconate, Zinc Lactate, Hydroxyapatite, Water, CI 77891, Hydrated Silica, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Lauroyl Lysine, Saccharide Isomerate
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Silica, 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 SilicaTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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