What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15880
Cosmetic ColorantCI 12085
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantTalc
Abrasive
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Nylon-12
Ptfe
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantBoron Nitride
AbsorbentDimethicone
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Mica, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Zinc Stearate, Tocopherol, Lauroyl Lysine, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Isopentyldiol, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides, CI 77891, CI 77163, CI 42090, CI 75470, CI 77510, CI 77742, CI 15850, CI 45380, CI 45410, CI 73360, CI 17200, CI 15880, CI 12085, CI 19140, CI 15985, CI 77007, Talc, Polyethylene, Phenyl Trimethicone, Nylon-12, Ptfe, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77289, CI 77288, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone, Paraffinum Liquidum, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Panthenol, Tin Oxide, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Talc
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantNylon-12
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMethylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIngredients 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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 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 77891Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 DimethiconeEthylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly.
You'll likely find this ingredient in sunscreen, as it is often used to mix UV-blocking ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone.
It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Due to its high fatty acid content, it may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateMica 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-12Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate is created from stearic acid.
It is an emollient and thickens the lipid (oil) portion of a product. Due to its emollient properties, it may not be fungal-acne safe.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Talc 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 TalcThis ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
