What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientIsostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPolysilicone-11
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingPropyl Gallate
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Mannitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Zinc Oxide, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Isostearyl Isostearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Dipropylene Glycol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Water, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, PEG-10 Dimethicone, CI 77492, Polysilicone-11, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Capryloyl Glycine, Propyl Gallate, CI 77491, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Decyl Glucoside, Tocopherol, Ectoin, Mannitol, Xylitol
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.75%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 5%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 2%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 5%
UV Absorber
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tropolone
Skin ConditioningCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Methyl Dihydroabietate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Phytate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Polysilicone-11
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.75%, Homosalate 5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 2%, Octocrylene 5%, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Water, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Glycerin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Squalane, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Tropolone, Cetyl Palmitate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Palmitate, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Oleate, Gluconolactone, Silica, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Benzoate, Polysilicone-11, Butylene Glycol, Decyl Glucoside
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDecyl Glucoside is a plant-derived surfactant and emulsion stabilizer. It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Like all surfactants, it works by lowering the surface tension between water and oil. This makes it so that dirt, sebum, and makeup can be lifted off your skin and rinsed away. It also produces a dense and creamy foam.
Because it has a neutral charge, it is compatible with a wide range of ingredients and stays stable across a broad pH range/water hardiness conditions.
Patch testing has shown it to have the lowest irritation potential among common cleansing surfactants (like SLS).
Typical use levels range from 5-20% in rinse-off cleansers.
One thing worth knowing: The American Contact Dermatitis Society named the parent family, alkyl glucosides, "Allergen of the Year" in 2017. The prevalence of allergy is pretty low but be sure to patch test if you've reacted to "gentle" or sulfate-free cleansers before.
This ingredient is fungal acne safe because the fatty alcohol portion of this ingredient is not within the C11-24 chain length that Malassezia can metabolize.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideDimethicone 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 DimethiconePolysilicone-11 is a film-forming silicone that creates a non-tacky and matte finish on the skin. It's commonly used to improve texture, absorb excess oil, and help active ingredients spread evenly.
Due to its "rubber-like" structure, it stays on the skin's surface instead of being absorbed. On the skin, it creates a flexible layer that enhances wearability and stability.
Silica, 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
