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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Arachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Arginine
Masking
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDisodium EDTA
PEG-8 Laurate
Emulsifying
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Mannitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Hexyldecanol
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingRhamnose
HumectantPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Pyrus Malus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris Sterols
EmollientCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Cetyl Alcohol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Niacinamide, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Arachidyl Alcohol, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Arginine, Cyclohexasiloxane, Behenyl Alcohol, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Mica, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Arachidyl Glucoside, CI 77891, Disodium EDTA, PEG-8 Laurate, Salicylic Acid, Mannitol, Xylitol, Hexyldecanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Rhamnose, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Pyrus Malus Seed Extract, Brassica Campestris Sterols, CI 17200, Tocopherol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBenzoic Acid
Masking
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, C14-22 Alcohols, Dimethicone, Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate, Triethylhexanoin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Benzoic Acid, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Parfum, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phytosterols, Polysorbate 60, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Isostearate, Squalane
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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 DimethiconeGlycerin (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 GlycerinThis is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPolysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideSorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateWater. 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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