What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Chloride
Masking
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Methicone
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSqualane
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Avena Sativa Protein Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Mica, Pvp, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Trimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, CI 77492, CI 77120, Sodium Chloride, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, CI 77491, Silica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Methicone, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, CI 77499, Squalane, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Avena Sativa Protein Extract, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide NP, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Talc
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Chloride
Masking
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Vinyldimethicone
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantStearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Water, CI 77891, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Talc, Butylene Glycol, Pvp, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Niacinamide, CI 77492, Sodium Chloride, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Vinyldimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Zinc Oxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, CI 77491, Stearic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Triethyl Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77499, Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Isostearic Acid, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isopropyl Myristate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Tin Oxide
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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.
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 HydroxideButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolThis ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.
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 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.
Disteardimonium 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.
Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.
Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.
As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.
Learn more about Phenyl TrimethiconePvp is a water-soluble synthetic polymer and common hairstyling ingredient. It is a film-forming ingredient and used to "hold" specific shapes of hair.
Pvp is less effective in high-humidity. It tends to draw moisture, but this moisture dismantles the structure and "hold".
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 SilicaChances 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 ChlorideStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. 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
