What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Alanine
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Serine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Valine
MaskingSodium PCA
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
PCA
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexyl Laurate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
MaskingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Tetrasodium EDTA
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isododecane, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Alanine, Arginine, Glycine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Serine, Aspartic Acid, Valine, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Sodium Lactate, PCA, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexyl Laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Sodium Chloride, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tetrasodium EDTA, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77163, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Isododecane
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantHydroxystearic/Linolenic/Linoleic Polyglycerides
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTriethylhexanoin
MaskingTrihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate
EmollientPropylene Carbonate
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Mica, Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Linoleic Polyglycerides, Dimethicone, Synthetic Wax, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethylhexanoin, Trihydroxystearin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491
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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.
Ci 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 77891Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinIsododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
The chemical name for this ingredient is 2,2,4,6,6-PENTAMETHYLHEPTANE.
Learn more about IsododecaneTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.
Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.
This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneThis 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 Trimethylsiloxysilicate
