What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Isohexadecane
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Propanediol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPropylene Carbonate
SolventStearic Acid
Cleansing
Alumina
Abrasive
Prunus Yedoensis Flower Extract
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dimethicone, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Octocrylene, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Isohexadecane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Silica, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Propylene Carbonate, Stearic Acid, Alumina, Prunus Yedoensis Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Isopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
C18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isohexadecane, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Isostearate, Isopropyl Myristate, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract, Magnesium Sulfate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Maltodextrin, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 77891Dimethicone 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 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 GlycerinIsohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.
Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.
Learn more about IsohexadecaneThis ingredient is an emulsifier that keeps the oily and watery parts of a formula blended together. Its real party trick is making thin, flowable, and very stable emulsions.
Typical use sits around 2-4% (a bit higher for sunscreens and foundations).
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has concluded this ingredient to be safe in cosmetics and noted the large molecules aren't likely to be absorbed into skin.
Because it carries a fatty-acid ester component (stearic acid), it may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-30 DipolyhydroxystearatePhenoxyethanol 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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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
