What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningCollagen
Moisturising
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Methylpropanediol
SolventStearic Acid
Cleansing
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Polyether-1
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Laurate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningFolic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Pyridoxine
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Titanium Dioxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Alcohol Denat., Niacinamide, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Collagen, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Palmitic Acid, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Methylpropanediol, Stearic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Cellulose Gum, Adenosine, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Polyether-1, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Tocopherol, Potassium Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Retinyl Palmitate, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Thiamine Hcl, Potassium Hyaluronate, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Parfum, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Isododecane
EmollientDimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCI 77492
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
Humectant
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSodium Chloride
Masking
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water
MaskingSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantDisodium EDTA
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantBHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, CI 77891, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Diisostearyl Malate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Caprylyl Methicone, Trisiloxane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Isododecane, Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, CI 77492, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xylitol, CI 77163, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water, Synthetic Wax, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 77491, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, CI 77499, Disodium EDTA, Dipropylene Glycol, BHT, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
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 GlycolCaprylyl Methicone is a type of silicone.
It helps soften and soothe the skin by creating a thin film on top. This film helps trap moisture, keeping your skin hydrated.
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.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinPolymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneTocopherol (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 skinâs 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 TocopherolTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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
