What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Triolein
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientEnantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Dioleate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingOleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Mica, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Pentylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Triolein, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Glyceryl Dioleate, Xanthan Gum, Oleanolic Acid
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!
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