What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Water, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Trideceth-6, Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Betaine, Sorbitol, Trehalose, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Polysorbate 20, Tocopheryl Acetate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Eryngium Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Triethanolamine
BufferingDimethicone
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Yellow 11
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Ceramide NP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Eryngium Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Cetearyl Olivate, Triethanolamine, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Olivate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Phospholipids, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Yellow 11, CI 15985, CI 42090
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a lightweight silicone that mostly acts as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics. Its the reason your products feel silky, fast-spreading, and non-greasy.
Since D5 is volatile, it does its thing and then evaporates off the skin quickly.
The safety profile of this ingredient is reassuring; the US CIR Expert Panel concluded D5 is safe as used in cosmetics and Health Canada concluded that D5 is not harmful to human health or the environment as currently used in cosmetics
There's a study that people mention about D5 in a rat study showing tumors. This study is related to long-term inhalation of high D5 levels.
Regulatory bodies have judged this study to be not applicable in topical skincare since skin absorption of D5 is very low and we're not really inhaling huge amounts of D5.
The only restriction for this ingredient is environmental. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) restricted D5 in wash-off cosmetics at or above 0.1% due to their persistence in water.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone 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 EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
