What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientAlcohol
AntimicrobialPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantBis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone
EmollientVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeMagnesium Sulfate
Dimethicone
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDisodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingOctyldodecanol
EmollientAlumina
AbrasiveAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Alcohol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium Sulfate, Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Octyldodecanol, Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 15850, CI 19140, CI 15985, CI 42090
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingDimethicone
EmollientSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantSilica Silylate
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
Preservative1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAroma
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
MaskingWater, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Dimethicone, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Silica Silylate, Potassium Sorbate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Aroma, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Trideceth-6, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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