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Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantKaolin
Abrasive
CI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantIsopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantBoron Nitride
Absorbent
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Myristate
C13-15 Alkane
SolventCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbic Acid
Preservative
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Kaolin, CI 77220, Isopropyl Isostearate, Zinc Stearate, CI 77891, Boron Nitride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Myristate, C13-15 Alkane, CI 77007, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbic Acid, CI 15850, CI 77491, CI 77492, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, CI 77499, CI 19140, CI 42090, CI 77742
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantCellulose
Absorbent
Magnesium Myristate
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Raspberry Ketone
Masking
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic Colorant
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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.
Boron Nitride is compound consisting of boron and nitrogen. It is used to absorb oil and modify adherence/ slip in products.
This means it is often used in makeup products to help them last longer.
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 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 77891Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinThis ingredient comes from a fatty acid (lauric acid) and amino acid (lysine). It is used to add a silky feel to cosmetics.
According to a manufacturer, its fatty acid base leaves a silky feeling on the skin. It also has emollient properties because of this. Emollients help soften skin by preventing water from evaporating.
Lauroyl lysine is barely soluble in water.
Learn more about Lauroyl LysineWe don't have a description for Magnesium Myristate yet.
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 MicaSynthetic 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 FluorphlogopiteTin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.
Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.
Tocopherol 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 TocopherolZinc Stearate is the metal salt of stearic acid. It is a white solid used to bind, thicken, and lubricate products.
This ingredient is common in powder makeup, where it helps keep the powder together.
Zinc Stearate is hydrophobic and repels water.
This ingredient can be sourced from non-animal or animal sources. It is best to reach out to the brand to see where they source this ingredient from.
Learn more about Zinc Stearate
