What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTridecyl Stearate
EmollientTridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientDipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSilica
AbrasiveCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCeteareth-20
CleansingSorbitol
HumectantHexyldecyl Stearate
EmollientBisabolol
AntioxidantDisodium Cocoamphodipropionate
CleansingTriethanolamine
BufferingOleth-10 Phosphate
SurfactantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativePotassium Sorbate
PreservativeChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialWater, Tridecyl Stearate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Sorbitol, Hexyldecyl Stearate, Bisabolol, Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate, Triethanolamine, Oleth-10 Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Stearyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Chlorphenesin
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
CleansingSilica
AbrasivePropanediol
SolventJojoba Esters
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLecithin
EmollientSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPullulan
Glycerin
HumectantBambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
CleansingCitrus Reticulata Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Paradisi Seed Extract
MaskingCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRaphanus Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingArginine
MaskingPrunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil
Skin ProtectingGlucosyl Hesperidin
HumectantLactic Acid
BufferingSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthyl 2-Methylbutyrate
PerfumingCitrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
PerfumingAllyl Caproate
AstringentRaspberry Ketone
MaskingMaltol
MaskingHeliotropine
MaskingVanillin
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingTriethyl Citrate
MaskingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Silica, Propanediol, Jojoba Esters, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Glycerin, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract, Gluconolactone, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Citrus Paradisi Seed Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Arginine, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Panthenol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Lactic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Ethyl 2-Methylbutyrate, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Allyl Caproate, Raspberry Ketone, Maltol, Heliotropine, Vanillin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Triethyl Citrate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol
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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.
Silica, 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 SilicaWater. 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