What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Talc
Abrasive
Magnesium Myristate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentSilica
Abrasive
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingO-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Water
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTin Oxide
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Magnesium Myristate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Boron Nitride, Silica, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Water, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tin Oxide, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, CI 77492, CI 77742
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Talc
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentSilica
Abrasive
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Palmitate
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientNylon-12
Magnesium Myristate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-1
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyisobutene
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Boron Nitride, Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Palmitate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Nylon-12, Magnesium Myristate, Dimethicone, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-1, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyisobutene, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tin Oxide, CI 77499, CI 77491, CI 77891, CI 77742, CI 77492
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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.
Boron Nitride is compound consisting of boron and nitrogen. It is used to absorb oil and modify adherence/ slip in products.
This means it is often used in makeup products to help them last longer.
This ingredient is an 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.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 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 77492This 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 DimethiconeWe don't have a description for Magnesium Myristate yet.
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 MicaPhenoxyethanol 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 SilicaSynthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteTalc 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 TalcTin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.
Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane 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
