What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyvinyl Alcohol
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Sea Water Extract
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Menthol
Masking
Copper Chlorophyll
Cosmetic ColorantAcetyl Cysteine
Antioxidant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract
HumectantEpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningSea Salt
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Chromium Oxide Greens
Water, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Sea Water Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Menthol, Copper Chlorophyll, Acetyl Cysteine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Sea Salt, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Mica, Iron Oxides, CI 77891, Tin Oxide, CI 77510, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Chromium Oxide Greens
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl 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 or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinSilica, 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!
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