What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Silica
Abrasive
Talc
Abrasive
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Polydiethylsiloxane
Emollient
Silk Powder
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Calamine
AbsorbentPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningSilica, Talc, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Polydiethylsiloxane, Silk Powder, Alcohol, Parfum, Calamine, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Beta-Sitosterol, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Oleanolic Acid
Talc
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Magnesium Myristate
Silica
Abrasive
Nylon-12
Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Carboxydecyl Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogen Dimethicone
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Zinc Chloride
AntimicrobialLithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate
AbsorbentWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Tetramethylcyclotetrasiloxane
BHT
Antioxidant
Tetradecene
EmollientChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Talc, Titanium Dioxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Magnesium Myristate, Silica, Nylon-12, Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Carboxydecyl Trisiloxane, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Magnesium Stearate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Hydrated Silica, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Zinc Chloride, Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate, Water, Glycerin, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Tocopherol, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Tetramethylcyclotetrasiloxane, BHT, Tetradecene, Chlorphenesin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, CI 77120, Iron Oxides
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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.
You may know this ingredient as argan oil. It has emollient and skin conditioning properties that help soften skin and reinforce the lipid barrier.
The fatty acid profile of argan oil is roughly 45-55% oleic acid, 28-36% linoleic acid, 10-15% palmitic acid, and 5-7% stearic acid. It also contains vitamin E, sterols, squalene, and polyphenols like ferulic acid.
Two clinical studies in postmenopausal women found that applying argan oil for 60 days significantly improved skin elasticity and moisturization (reduced transepidermal water loss and increased epidermal water content).
Since it is high in oleic and linoleic acid, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. Both of these fall in the C11-C24 range that Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeSilica, 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 SilicaTalc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.
If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.
Learn more about TalcTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about Tocopherol
