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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Polysilicone-11
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Sea Water
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingSilica
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone, Isododecane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polysilicone-11, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Glycerin, Sea Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Silica, Water, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolyacrylamide
C30-45 Olefin
Skin ConditioningC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPropylene Carbonate
SolventTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Stearoxytrimethylsilane
EmollientLaureth-7
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
AstringentRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isododecane, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyacrylamide, C30-45 Olefin, C13-14 Isoparaffin, C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone, Parfum, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isononyl Isononanoate, Propylene Carbonate, Titanium Dioxide, Isopentyldiol, Butylene Glycol, Stearoxytrimethylsilane, Laureth-7, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate
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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.
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeThis ingredient is a silicone elastomer that works as a texture enhancer, adds a silky slip, and also helps absorb excess oil.
Because it's a large macromolecule that's insoluble in water and chemically inert, it's not expected to penetrate or be absorbed into skin.
Human patch tests with a facial lotion containing 1% of this ingredient found no sensitization.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerIsododecane 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 IsododecaneSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaWater. 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
