What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC26-28 Alkyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Tridecyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIsohexadecane
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Methylpropanediol
SolventDimethicone
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSodium Chloride
Masking
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Iron Oxides
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Carbonate
SolventLecithin
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Sulfate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, C26-28 Alkyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Tridecyl Salicylate, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77891, Isohexadecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methylpropanediol, Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Chloride, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 16035, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, Iron Oxides, CI 77491, Allantoin, Propylene Carbonate, Lecithin, Bisabolol, Phenylpropanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, CI 77499, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Hydroxide
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
C26-28 Alkyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
C18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientGlyceryl Dibehenate
Emollient
Tridecyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Tribehenin
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventLecithin
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Physalis Angulata Extract
Skin ProtectingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Bisabolol
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantJojoba Esters, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C26-28 Alkyl Dimethicone, Squalane, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Tridecyl Salicylate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Tribehenin, Methylpropanediol, Lecithin, Dimethiconol, Glyceryl Behenate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Caprylyl Glycol, Physalis Angulata Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenylpropanol, Tin Oxide, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
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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.
Bisabolol is famous for its skin soothing properties. It does this by blocking inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.
This ingredient also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.
Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.
Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.
All these properties makes bisabolol a great skin barrier helper ingredient.
Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.
Note: Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.
Learn more about BisabololC26-28 Alkyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
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 TriglycerideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 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 DimethiconeLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Some other names for this ingredient include soy lecithin and deoiled soy lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinMethylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolPhenylpropanol is a fragrance.
Tridecyl salicylate is a non-acidic ester of salicylic acid and is similar to octisalate. It is frequently used in sunscreens and skincare products for its emollient properties.
Unlike salicylic acid, it doesn’t exfoliate the skin but instead improves texture, spreadability, and may boost UV protection of sunscreen.
Due to regulatory loopholes, this ingredient can be found in "100% mineral" sunscreens.
Learn more about Tridecyl SalicylateThis ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
