What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Silica
Abrasive
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningSodium Isostearate
CleansingSqualane
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Gellan Gum
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Chloride
AstringentPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Water, Sodium Isostearate, Squalane, Polysorbate 20, Gellan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Calcium Chloride, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, CI 77491, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Cera Alba
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingPEG/PPG-20/6 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ammonium C6-16 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Triisopropanolamine
BufferingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Cera Alba, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oryza Sativa Starch, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Hydroxypropyl Guar, PEG/PPG-20/6 Dimethicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Tin Oxide, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Propylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Ammonium C6-16 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Triisopropanolamine, CI 77891, 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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 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 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 77891Ethylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateSynthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteWater. 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
