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Ingredients Side-by-side
Polymethyl Methacrylate
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
CI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polymethyl Methacrylate, CI 77891, Mica, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Phenyl Trimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, Silica, CI 19140, CI 15985, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, CI 73360, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, CI 77491, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Lauroyl Lysine, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientTriheptanoin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientAcrylates Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Zinc Oxide, Phenyl Trimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Triheptanoin, Glycerin, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Caprylyl Methicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Methyl Trimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Diisostearyl Malate, Acrylates Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideCaprylyl 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 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 77491Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Glyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid. It is an emollient, co-emulsifier, and preservative booster.
Its short C8 fatty acid chain makes it behave differently from its longer-chain emollient cousins like Glyceryl Stearate. It feels more lightweight, fast-absorbing, and silky instead of rich and waxy.
As a co-emulsifier, its "head" and "tail" sit at the oil-water interface. But overall, the short C8 tail and not being water soluble means it doesn't really have the muscle to emulsify a formula on its own. That's why you'll often see it paired with a primary emulsifier like Cetearyl Glucoside.
Interestingly, Glyceryl Caprylate acts as a preservative booster. This is because its fatty-acid backbone disrupts microbial lipid membranes. It shows excellent activity against bacteria and yeast but is weaker against mold.
Typical concentrations range from 0.5-1% and this ingredient is generally non-irritating.
Because this ingredient has a C8 fatty acid chain, it is outside the range that the Malassezia yeast metabolizes (making it fungal acne safe).
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylatePhenyl 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
