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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientPropylene Glycol
HumectantTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientDipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
Skin ConditioningDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningCetyl Dimethicone
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingC30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
EmulsifyingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Chloride
MaskingDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeTriethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningPropylene Carbonate
SolventAcrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-8
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Heptapeptide-4
HumectantOligopeptide-1
Skin ConditioningHeptapeptide-6
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantChromium Oxide Greens
Water, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Cetyl Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Chloride, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Propylene Carbonate, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Oligopeptide-1, Heptapeptide-6, Caprylyl Glycol, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Disodium EDTA, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Tocopherol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Hydroxyacetophenone, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, Chromium Oxide Greens
Water
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningTalc
AbrasiveButylene Glycol
HumectantCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingPvp
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Sodium Chloride
MaskingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingStearic Acid
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialDimethicone
EmollientCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
MaskingCalamine
AbsorbentEctoin
Skin ConditioningMannitol
HumectantYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
AntimicrobialCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycogen
HumectantMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientArnica Montana Flower Extract
MaskingGentiana Lutea Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAchillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingArtemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Benzoate
MaskingWater, Titanium Dioxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Talc, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Pvp, CI 77492, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77491, Chlorphenesin, Dimethicone, CI 77499, Parfum, Calamine, Ectoin, Mannitol, Yeast Extract, Alcohol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Glycogen, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Glycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate
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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.
Butylene 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 77492Dimethicone 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 GlycerinPeg-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.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
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 ChlorideWater. 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