What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Silica
Abrasive
Talc
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
CI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantSqualane
Emollient
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantMethylparaben
Preservative
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentVaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract
AstringentCynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSilica, Talc, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, CI 77220, Squalane, Magnesium Stearate, Methylparaben, Aluminum Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Water, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
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.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
