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What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Polyaspartate
HumectantAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
EmollientPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Micrococcus Lysate
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Alumina
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Silica
Abrasive
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPEG-8
HumectantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPropylene Glycol Caprylate
Skin ConditioningVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Polysilicone-11
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantBHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Methyl Trimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Niacinamide, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Glycerin, Sodium Polyaspartate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Caffeine, Phytosphingosine, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Resveratrol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Salicylic Acid, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Trihydroxystearin, Triethyl Citrate, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Sorbitol, Trehalose, Micrococcus Lysate, Isopropyl Isostearate, Lecithin, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Alumina, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Silica, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Laureth-7, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Hexylene Glycol, PEG-8, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Glycol Caprylate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polysilicone-11, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77163
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientIsotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTri (Polyglyceryl-3/Lauryl) Hydrogenated Trilinoleate
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Magnesium Sulfate
Tribehenin
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Stearyl Triethoxysilane
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
Masking
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tri (Polyglyceryl-3/Lauryl) Hydrogenated Trilinoleate, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Silica, Dimethicone, Mica, Magnesium Sulfate, Tribehenin, Propylene Carbonate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Stearyl Triethoxysilane, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Sorbic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Propylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Tocopherol, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides
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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 GlycolCaprylyl 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 GlycolDimethicone 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 DimethiconeDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTADisteardimonium 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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Glyceryl Polymethacrylate yet.
Mica 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 MicaPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 SilicaThis 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 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
