What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
PEG-4
HumectantPolypropylsilsesquioxane
Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentTalc
Abrasive
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientMethicone
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningCitrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Citronellol
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclohexasiloxane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, PEG-4, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Talc, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Methicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica, Parfum, Lauroyl Lysine, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Alcohol, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Juice, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Lactic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ascorbic Acid, Citronellol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Farnesene
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
C13-15 Alkane
SolventPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningAlumina
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Hydrogenated Farnesene, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, C13-15 Alkane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Silica, Propylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Magnesium Sulfate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Squalane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Retinyl Palmitate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alcohol Denat., Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tin Oxide, Sodium Gluconate, Alumina, Tocopherol, CI 77491, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
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This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.
Ci 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 77891Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.
Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.
As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.
Learn more about Phenyl TrimethiconeSilica, 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 SilicaSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSynthetic 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 FluorphlogopiteTocopheryl 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 AcetateTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateWater. 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
