What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Polybutene
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingPolymethyl Methacrylate
Sodium Chloride
MaskingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
PEG-8
HumectantSalicylic Acid
Masking
Isostearamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Glycereth-26, Polybutene, Cera Microcristallina, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Sodium Chloride, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Mica, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Magnesium Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, PEG-8, Salicylic Acid, Isostearamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Isoceteth-10
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
CI 26100
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Zinc Oxide, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Isoceteth-10, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycine Soja Oil, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Squalane, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Bisabolol, CI 26100
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a lightweight silicone that mostly acts as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics. Its the reason your products feel silky, fast-spreading, and non-greasy.
Since D5 is volatile, it does its thing and then evaporates off the skin quickly.
The safety profile of this ingredient is reassuring; the US CIR Expert Panel concluded D5 is safe as used in cosmetics and Health Canada concluded that D5 is not harmful to human health or the environment as currently used in cosmetics
There's a study that people mention about D5 in a rat study showing tumors. This study is related to long-term inhalation of high D5 levels.
Regulatory bodies have judged this study to be not applicable in topical skincare since skin absorption of D5 is very low and we're not really inhaling huge amounts of D5.
The only restriction for this ingredient is environmental. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) restricted D5 in wash-off cosmetics at or above 0.1% due to their persistence in water.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
