What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Silica
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningStachys Officinalis Callus Lysate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Silica, Water, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Plankton Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer, Potassium Sorbate, Lauroyl Lysine, Stachys Officinalis Callus Lysate, Citric Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, CI 77492, CI 77491, Sodium Dehydroacetate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
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