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 ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAcrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Malachite Extract
Antioxidant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Ferric Chloride
AstringentCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Water, Titanium Dioxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Methyl Trimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Hexyl Laurate, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Alcohol Denat., Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Butylene Glycol, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Tocopherol, Malachite Extract, Oleanolic Acid, CI 77891, Mica, Ferric Chloride, CI 77492, CI 77499, Parfum
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 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 CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone 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 DimethiconeDisteardimonium 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 HectoriteGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolThis 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
