What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantParaffin
Skin Conditioning
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantIsononyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Synthetic Wax, Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer, Mica, Paraffin, Cera Microcristallina, Paraffinum Liquidum, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane
EmollientButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSulfuric Acid
BufferingMagnesium
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogen
Antioxidant
Alumina
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Methicone Crosspolymer
SurfactantOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Oxygen
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantEthyl Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxystearic Acid
Cleansing
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPoly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, CI 77891, Isododecane, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Butylene Glycol, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Silica, Cyclohexasiloxane, Squalane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sulfuric Acid, Magnesium, Phenoxyethanol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogen, Alumina, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Mica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methicone Crosspolymer, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Oxygen, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, CI 77499, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, CI 77492, Ethyl Trisiloxane, Hydroxystearic Acid, CI 77491, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Beeswax, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract
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 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 EthylhexylglycerinMica 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 MicaPhenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
Learn more about PhenoxyethanolPhenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.
Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.
As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.
Learn more about Phenyl TrimethiconeTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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 Triethoxycaprylylsilane
