What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Polybutene
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine
Sodium Chloride
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Disodium EDTA
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Methylpropanediol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Mica, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Polybutene, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, CI 77891, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, CI 77491, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine, Sodium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, CI 77499, Silica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Parfum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Caprylate, CI 15850, Hydroxyacetophenone
Water
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Ethylcellulose
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Acrylates Copolymer
Polyacrylate-13
Polyisobutene
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Triethanolamine
BufferingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingLilium Speciosum Flower Oil
Masking
Osmanthus Fragrans Flower Extract
MaskingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16255
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Octyldodecanol, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Sorbitan Stearate, Ethylcellulose, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Acrylates Copolymer, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Triethanolamine, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lilium Speciosum Flower Oil, Osmanthus Fragrans Flower Extract, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 16255, CI 19140, CI 42090, CI 77891, CI 17200
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Ci 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 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
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 77891Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
Though naturally occuring in Norwegian spruce needles, this ingredient is usually synthetically created.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing. Recent research also suggests it may have skin-brightening effects through tyrosinase inhibition.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenoneLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant. This oil is non-fragrant and is an emollient. As an emollient, meadowfoam seed oil helps soften and hydrate the skin.
Meadowfoam seed oil is stable and has a long shelf life due to its chemical structure. It has the highest concentration of stable fatty-acids among plant oils, preventing it from degrading once exposed to oxygen.
Due to the fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Meadowfoam is native to California and Oregon.
Learn more about Limnanthes Alba Seed OilWater. 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!
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