What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantNylon-12
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantSqualane
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTilia Cordata Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Gardenia Florida Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Carrageenan
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTin Oxide
Abrasive
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, CI 77891, Nylon-12, Zinc Stearate, Squalane, CI 77491, CI 77492, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract, Tilia Cordata Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Gardenia Florida Flower Extract, Polysorbate 20, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Tin Oxide, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 77499
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Silica
Abrasive
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
C20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Water
Skin ConditioningC20-24 Olefin
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantColeus Barbatus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningIsoeugenyl Acetate
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Alumina
Abrasive
Kaolin
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantGlycerin
Humectant
Ant Egg Oil Extract
Vanillin
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Sorbitan Isostearate, C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Water, C20-24 Olefin, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Mica, Coleus Barbatus Root Extract, Isoeugenyl Acetate, Linalyl Acetate, Alumina, Kaolin, Tocopherol, Hyaluronic Acid, Zinc Stearate, Glycerin, Ant Egg Oil Extract, Vanillin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891, CI 77007
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Caprylyl 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 or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMica 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 MicaPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateZinc 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
