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Dimethicone
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientTalc
AbrasiveDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantIsotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Stearic Acid
CleansingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSilica
AbrasiveWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantSqualane
EmollientAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
AntioxidantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit
AbrasiveHydroxyapatite
AbrasiveAlcohol
AntimicrobialSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAstragalus Sinicus Extract
Skin ConditioningCynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Talc, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Silica, Water, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit, Hydroxyapatite, Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Astragalus Sinicus Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Glycerin
HumectantStearyl Alcohol
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingMethylpropanediol
SolventHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientDimethyl Sulfone
SolventCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
EmollientC12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingStearic Acid
CleansingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientAllantoin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingSalicylic Acid
MaskingO-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial4-Terpineol
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningZinc PCA
HumectantAdenosine
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantColloidal Sulfur
AntimicrobialDisodium EDTA
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantMyristyl Alcohol
EmollientGlucose
HumectantCoptis Japonica Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
AntioxidantLauryl Alcohol
EmollientMyristic Acid
CleansingArachidic Acid
CleansingOleic Acid
EmollientLimonene
PerfumingTroxerutin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentDecyl Glucoside
CleansingLevulinic Acid
PerfumingCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingGeraniol
PerfumingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract
AstringentPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAsparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAureobasidium Pullulans Ferment
Skin ConditioningHydroxycinnamic Acid
Skin ConditioningRutin
AntioxidantGlycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Methylpropanediol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone, Dimethyl Sulfone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Palmitic Acid, C12-14 Alketh-12, Stearic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Allantoin, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Salicylic Acid, O-Cymen-5-Ol, 4-Terpineol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Zinc PCA, Adenosine, Butylene Glycol, Colloidal Sulfur, Disodium EDTA, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Myristyl Alcohol, Glucose, Coptis Japonica Extract, Tocopherol, Lauryl Alcohol, Myristic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Oleic Acid, Limonene, Troxerutin, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Levulinic Acid, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Geraniol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment, Hydroxycinnamic Acid, Rutin
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractDimethicone 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 DimethiconeStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic Acid