What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTalc
AbrasiveCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Dehydroacetate
PreservativePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSilica
AbrasiveSorbic Acid
PreservativeCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantCellulose
AbsorbentBoron Nitride
AbsorbentSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
AbrasiveEthylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77400
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Talc, CI 77891, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CI 77163, CI 77491, CI 77742, Zinc Stearate, CI 77492, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Sorbic Acid, CI 77499, Magnesium Stearate, Cellulose, Boron Nitride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, CI 77007, Tin Oxide, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, CI 77400
CI 77947
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantC13-15 Alkane
SolventCellulose
AbsorbentCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingOryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin ConditioningHeptyl Undecylenate
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantC10-18 Triglycerides
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin ConditioningLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningUndecane
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantC18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate
EmollientCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningTridecane
PerfumingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingSilica
AbrasiveCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientGlycogen
HumectantOctyldodecanol
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingStearoyl Glutamic Acid
CleansingJojoba Esters
EmollientTrihydroxystearin
Skin ConditioningCalcium Chloride
AstringentTocopherol
AntioxidantAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningCrithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningFucus Vesiculosus Extract
EmollientLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantCI 77947, CI 77163, C13-15 Alkane, Cellulose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Heptyl Undecylenate, Mica, C10-18 Triglycerides, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Lauroyl Lysine, Undecane, CI 77491, C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Tridecane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Silica, CI 77742, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycogen, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Stearoyl Glutamic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Trihydroxystearin, Calcium Chloride, Tocopherol, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Plankton Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate
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 a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCellulose is the main component of plant cell walls. It is used as an emulsifier, absorbent, and texture enhancer.
This ingredient has many functions:
Fun fact: Cellulose is the most abundant form of organic polymer on Earth.
Learn more about CelluloseThis synthetic powder is used to add a pearly/white color in cosmetics.
Ci 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 77491This ingredient is used to add a violet color to cosmetics.
It is created by reacting phosphoric acid, ammonium dihydrogen orthophosphate, and manganese dioxide.
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 Silica