What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantC15-19 Alkane
SolventCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantUndecane
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTridecane
PerfumingParfum
MaskingSodium Chloride
MaskingSilica
AbrasiveCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantFructose
HumectantStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTromethamine
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Escin
TonicCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPropylene Carbonate
SolventAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantAesculus Hippocastanum Extract
AntioxidantPapain
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingMica
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Lactate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMusa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientMarrubium Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantCoco-Glucoside
CleansingAlgin
MaskingDipsacus Sylvestris Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantFurcellaria Lumbricalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingArbutus Unedo Fruit Extract
AntioxidantPotassium Sorbate
PreservativePalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, C15-19 Alkane, CI 77891, CI 77492, Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Undecane, Pentylene Glycol, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Squalane, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, CI 77491, Tridecane, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Silica, CI 77499, Fructose, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tromethamine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Escin, Carbomer, Propylene Carbonate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Papain, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Mica, Sodium Lactate, Xanthan Gum, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Sodium Citrate, Caramel, Coco-Glucoside, Algin, Dipsacus Sylvestris Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract, Citric Acid, Arbutus Unedo Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Maris Sal, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, CI 14700
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
HumectantTribehenin
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingMagnesium Sulfate
Tocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Methicone
EmollientLaureth-7
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAlumina
AbrasiveSodium Dehydroacetate
PreservativeDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPropylene Carbonate
SolventPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeIron Oxides
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Tribehenin, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Magnesium Sulfate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methicone, Laureth-7, Xanthan Gum, Alumina, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Cellulose Gum, Propylene Carbonate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides, Mica, 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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene 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 77891Mica 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 MicaThis ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateTocopheryl 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 AcetateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum