What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantAlcohol
Antimicrobial
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialSodium Chloride
MaskingSilica
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPropylene Carbonate
SolventAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
SurfactantButylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lysine
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Magnesium Chloride
Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingLinalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningWater, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, CI 77891, Alcohol, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Bisabolol, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 77492, CI 42090, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Phenoxyethanol, Lysine, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Magnesium Chloride, Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene, Eugenol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Maris Sal
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDiamond Powder
Abrasive
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ruby Powder
Skin ConditioningAmethyst Powder
Abrasive
Pearl Powder
Tourmaline
Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Extract
Masking
Platinum Powder
Abrasive
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientMagnesium Sulfate
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Mannan
Squalane
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Talc
Abrasive
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Mica, PEG-10 Dimethicone, CI 77891, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Diamond Powder, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ruby Powder, Amethyst Powder, Pearl Powder, Tourmaline, Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Platinum Powder, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Magnesium Sulfate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Adenosine, Mannan, Squalane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Talc, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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 77891Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.
Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.
This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. 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 Water
