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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSqualane
Emollient
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantBoron Nitride
Absorbent
Kaolin
Abrasive
Magnesium Carbonate
AbsorbentCalcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Iron Oxides
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Polyisobutene
Silica
Abrasive
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Synthetic Wax, Polyisobutene, Silica, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491
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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 is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Silica, 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 Silica
