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Key Ingredients
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Cyclopentasiloxane
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientSilica
AbrasiveDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsododecane
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePolymethyl Methacrylate
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantParfum
MaskingMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantLimonene
PerfumingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
BHT
AntioxidantCyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isononyl Isononanoate, Silica, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isododecane, Phenoxyethanol, Polymethyl Methacrylate, CI 77891, Cyclohexasiloxane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Mica, CI 77492, Limonene, CI 77491, CI 77499, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, BHT
Cyclopentasiloxane
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantMica
Cosmetic ColorantPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
AstringentMalpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract
AntioxidantPassiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingEchinacea Angustifolia Extract
MoisturisingHibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract
HumectantRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Mica, Persea Gratissima Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Echinacea Angustifolia Extract, Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
Cyclohexasiloxane is a type of silicone more commonly known as D6. It is an emollient and solvent.
Cyclohexasiloxane is used to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. When applied to the skin, Cyclohexasiloxane evaporates and leaves behind a silky feel.
As an emollient, it can help the skin feel soft and hydrated. It is also used to reduce frizz in hair products.
Learn more about CyclohexasiloxaneCyclopentasiloxane (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 Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.
Mica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Learn more about MicaPhenoxyethanol 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.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate