What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Nylon-12
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Aminopropyl Dimethicone
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientAlumina
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Silica
Abrasive
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantTalc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Silica
Abrasive
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentDimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Magnesium Myristate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMethicone
Emollient
Kaolin
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Magnesium Myristate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methicone, Kaolin, CI 77891, CI 16035, Iron Oxides, CI 77742, CI 77163, Synthetic Wax, Octyldodecanol, CI 77007, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Magnesium Stearate
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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.
This ingredient is used to add a violet color to cosmetics.
It is created by reacting phosphoric acid, ammonium dihydrogen orthophosphate, and manganese dioxide.
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeMagnesium Stearate is a salt that is 2 parts stearic acid and 1 part magnesium.
It is a white powder that can be used to add bulk and color to products by binding to oil ingredients.
Mica 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 MicaSilica, 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 TalcTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane
