What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCorn Starch Modified
AbsorbentDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
MaskingTri (Polyglyceryl-3/Lauryl) Hydrogenated Trilinoleate
EmulsifyingStearalkonium Bentonite
Gel Forming2,3-Butanediol
HumectantCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Carbonate
SolventParfum
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Methicone
Emollient
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Corn Starch Modified, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Isododecane, Glycerin, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Tri (Polyglyceryl-3/Lauryl) Hydrogenated Trilinoleate, Stearalkonium Bentonite, 2,3-Butanediol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Mica, Propylene Carbonate, Parfum, Tocopherol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Propylene Glycol, Panthenol, Methicone, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Bentonite
Absorbent
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingMagnesium Sulfate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Bentonite, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caffeine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
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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.
This ingredient is a silicone-based emulsifer that helps the water and oil phases play nicely together.
It's pretty effective because one end of the molecule loves oil and the other one loves water.
Besides holding formulas together, it also leaves a silky and lightweight feel on skin without the greasiness. A manufacturer also claims it can help with the controlled release of active ingredients.
The CIR Expert Panel found this ingredient to not be sensitizing in concentrations up to 15% in human maximazation testing and dimethicone-based compounds were not comedogenic.
It has a high molecular weight well above 1,000 g/mol which means it limits meaningful skin penetration.
A 2019 study specifically tested this ingredient and found no observable Malassezia growth in its presence.
Learn more about Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 DimethiconeCi 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 77891Glycerin (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 GlycerinParfum 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 ParfumChances 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 ChlorideTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.
Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.
This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateWater. 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
