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Dimethicone
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningIsostearyl Palmitate
EmollientPolyethylene
AbrasivePolysilicone-11
Butylene Glycol
HumectantEthylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingPolymethyl Methacrylate
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingLactis Proteinum
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientLinoleic Acid
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantSucrose
HumectantPyridoxine Dipalmitate
Skin ConditioningPetrolatum
EmollientGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantGlyceryl Laurate
EmollientQuaternium-90 Bentonite
PEG-8
HumectantPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin ConditioningDimethicone Silylate
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantPropylene Carbonate
SolventTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Sodium Chloride
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Water, Isostearyl Palmitate, Polyethylene, Polysilicone-11, Butylene Glycol, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Lactis Proteinum, Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract, Cholesterol, Linoleic Acid, Glycerin, Sucrose, Pyridoxine Dipalmitate, Petrolatum, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3, Caffeine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Laurate, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, PEG-8, Phytosphingosine, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Dimethicone Silylate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Propylene Carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantSodium Silicate
BufferingSodium Magnesium Fluorosilicate
AbrasiveMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentDipeptide-2
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Extract
Skin ConditioningHesperidin Methyl Chalcone
AntioxidantHydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningMedicago Sativa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingFoeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSymphytum Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorhexidine Digluconate
AntimicrobialEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSteareth-20
CleansingCarrageenan
Sodium Phytate
Potassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Silicate, Sodium Magnesium Fluorosilicate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Dipeptide-2, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Medicago Sativa Seed Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Citrate, Carbomer, Foeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract, Symphytum Officinale Root Extract, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Steareth-20, Carrageenan, Sodium Phytate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499, Phenoxyethanol
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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 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491CI 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created CI 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Glycerin (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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Tocopheryl 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 Water