What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingOphiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAmodimethicone
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSilica
Abrasive
Pelargonium Graveolens Stem Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Glucose
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Carbomer, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Amodimethicone, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Maltodextrin, Butylene Glycol, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Propylene Carbonate, Silica, Pelargonium Graveolens Stem Leaf Oil, Tin Oxide, Glucose, Sodium Lactate, Polysorbate 20, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Chlorphenesin, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, CI 77891, CI 77491
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Potato Starch Modified
Prunus Mume Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
PEG-8
HumectantChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polysorbate 60, Cetyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Dimethicone, Potato Starch Modified, Prunus Mume Flower Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Squalane, Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Silica, Glycerin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tin Oxide, PEG-8, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, CI 77007, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891, Mica
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Learn more about MicaSilica, 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 SilicaSynthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteTin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.
Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
