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What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
AbrasiveMica
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Nylon-12
Silica
AbrasiveDimethicone
EmollientSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveBoron Nitride
AbsorbentMagnesium Myristate
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMethicone
EmollientCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantUltramarines
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientTridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPropylene Carbonate
SolventAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAminopropyl Triethoxysilane
SurfactantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Nylon-12, Silica, Dimethicone, Synthetic Wax, Boron Nitride, Magnesium Myristate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Caprylyl Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methicone, CI 15985, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77491, Ultramarines, CI 77007, CI 15850, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isononyl Isononanoate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Cera Microcristallina, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Carbonate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane, Titanium Dioxide, CI 73360
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Myristate
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
EmollientSilica
AbrasiveGlyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate
EmollientNylon-12
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingTrimyristin
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativePotassium Sorbate
PreservativeTin Oxide
AbrasiveCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningPPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
EmollientEthylhexyl Stearate
EmollientDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningTriisostearyl Citrate
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolyethylene
AbrasivePolybutene
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingOctyldodecanol
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantPropylene Carbonate
SolventFarnesol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Magnesium Myristate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Silica, Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate, Nylon-12, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Hexylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Trimyristin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Tin Oxide, CI 77891, CI 15850, CI 77492, CI 77163, CI 19140, CI 73360, CI 45410, Phenyl Trimethicone, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Triisostearyl Citrate, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyethylene, Polybutene, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Octyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Propylene Carbonate, Farnesol, Linalool, CI 77491
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 TriglycerideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 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 73360 is a synthetic red-pink dye.
It is soluble in water and remains chemically stable across a range of pH levels typically used in cosmetics. This helps manufacturers maintain uniform color throughout a product’s shelf life.
Because this ingredient is a regulated cosmetic colorant, its purity, manufacturing standards, and allowed uses are defined by cosmetic regulations in major markets.
Learn more about CI 73360Ci 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 77492Disteardimonium 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 HectoriteWe 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 MicaNylon-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-12This 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 CarbonateSilica, 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 SilicaSynthetic 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 FluorphlogopiteTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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 ingredient is used in makeup and skincare to thicken formulas, reduce shine, and give skin a silky-smooth feel.
It’s a white silicone powder that sits in fine lines and pores to blur their appearance though its effectiveness depends on the particle size.
You'll typically find this ingredient in amounts between 0.1-20%.
Learn more about Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer