What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Polypropylsilsesquioxane
C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Nylon-12
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDisodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSilica Silylate
EmollientChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, CI 77891, Isododecane, CI 77491, Dimethicone, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Silica, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Nylon-12, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Silica Silylate, Chlorphenesin, Ethylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Cyclomethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dipropylene Glycol, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Alumina
Abrasive
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Parfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSimethicone
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Methicone
Emollient
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, CI 77891, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Titanium Dioxide, Caprylyl Methicone, Butylene Glycol, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, CI 77492, Mica, Sodium Chloride, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, CI 77491, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, CI 77499, Simethicone, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Methicone, Boron Nitride, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Tin Oxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideCi 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 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTADisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoritePeg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.
According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
