What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantKaolin
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Myristate
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
C13-15 Alkane
SolventLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantSorbic Acid
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Kaolin, CI 77891, CI 77220, Zinc Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Boron Nitride, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, CI 77491, Magnesium Myristate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, C13-15 Alkane, Lauroyl Lysine, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77499, CI 15850, Sorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tin Oxide, CI 19140, CI 42090, CI 77007, CI 77492, CI 77742
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantGlyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
Emollient
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantBoron Nitride
Absorbent
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantAroma
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Carvone
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Perfuming
Vanillin
Masking
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Benzaldehyde
Masking
Pinene
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Santalum Album Oil
Masking
Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCoco-Caprylate/Caprate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Lauroyl Lysine, Dicalcium Phosphate, Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate, CI 77891, Mica, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, CI 15985, Boron Nitride, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 42090, Aroma, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CI 15850, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Carvone, Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Vanillin, CI 77499, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Geraniol, Linalyl Acetate, Benzaldehyde, Pinene, Linalool, Citronellol, Santalum Album Oil, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, CI 19140
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.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCi 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.
Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.
This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.
It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.
Learn more about CI 15850CI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
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 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 LysineMica 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 Mica
