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Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantKaolin
AbrasiveSilica
AbrasiveAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
EmollientCellulose
AbsorbentSqualane
EmollientSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingTrihydroxystearin
Skin ConditioningSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientMagnesium Myristate
Glyceryl Caprylate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMethicone
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Iron Oxides
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Kaolin, Silica, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Cellulose, Squalane, Synthetic Wax, Lauroyl Lysine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Trihydroxystearin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Magnesium Myristate, Glyceryl Caprylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Iron Oxides, CI 77007, CI 15850, CI 19140
Hydrogenated Polybutene
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientTriisostearyl Citrate
EmollientMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
AbrasiveZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentJojoba Esters
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic ColorantMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin ConditioningPrunus Avium Seed Oil
EmollientRosa Canina Seed Oil
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientAcacia Decurrens Flower Wax
EmollientPolyglycerin-3
HumectantRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
AntioxidantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Hydrogenated Polybutene, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Diisostearyl Malate, Triisostearyl Citrate, Microcrystalline Wax, Silica, Zea Mays Starch, Jojoba Esters, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Mica, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Prunus Avium Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglycerin-3, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 77891, 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.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 SilicaThis 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.