What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Alumina
Abrasive
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone, Silica, Zinc Oxide, Ozokerite, Synthetic Wax, Isononyl Isononanoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Cera Microcristallina, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Alumina, CI 77492, CI 42090, Niacinamide
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialSilica
Abrasive
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingHydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Parfum
Masking
PEG-75 Stearate
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Methylparaben
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentAlumina
Abrasive
Ceteth-20
CleansingPalmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingSteareth-20
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Simethicone
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Propylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Parfum, PEG-75 Stearate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Bisabolol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Alumina, Ceteth-20, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Steareth-20, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Simethicone, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Hydroxide, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Lecithin
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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.
Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.
As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.
Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.
Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.
Learn more about AluminaDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 DimethiconeIsononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.
As an emollient, Isononyl Isononanoate helps keep your skin soft and smooth. This is because emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Isononyl Isononanoate helps give products a velvet feel and improves spreadability.
Learn more about Isononyl IsononanoateSilica, 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 Silica
