What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Glycerin
Humectant
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientPolypropylsilsesquioxane
Magnesium Sulfate
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientHydrated Silica
Abrasive
Isohexadecane
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAcrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
ChelatingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
BHT
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cholesterol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isododecane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Trisiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Trimethicone, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Magnesium Sulfate, Octyldodecanol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Hydrated Silica, Isohexadecane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Triethyl Citrate, Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Silica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica Silylate, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, BHT, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol, Tocopherol, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Talc
Abrasive
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Silica
Abrasive
Nylon-12
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Magnesium Myristate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Methicone
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic Colorant
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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.
Caprylyl 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 77491CI 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created CI 77492 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 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinSilica, 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 SilicaTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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
