What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPropanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
C15-19 Alkane
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
CI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Iron Oxides
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Alumina
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
MaskingTriheptanoin
Skin ConditioningDioctyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientC9-12 Alkane
SolventDilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantStearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingHectorite
AbsorbentCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
SurfactantEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Lysine
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Magnesium Chloride
Magnesium Myristate
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Rose Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium DNA
Skin Conditioning
Selaginella Tamariscina Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Water, CI 77891, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isoamyl Laurate, C15-19 Alkane, Pentylene Glycol, Isododecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, CI 77120, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Iron Oxides, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Alumina, Sodium Chloride, Triheptanoin, Dioctyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate, C9-12 Alkane, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 77491, Stearic Acid, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Hectorite, CI 77499, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Adenosine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Lysine, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Magnesium Chloride, Magnesium Myristate, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Rose Flower Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium DNA, Selaginella Tamariscina Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
Surfactant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantAcrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Silica Dimethicone Silylate
Absorbent
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Chloride
MaskingIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Bis-PEG-15 Dimethicone/Ipdi Copolymer
Parfum
Masking
Alumina
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Disodium EDTA
PEG-2 Soyamine
EmulsifyingSimethicone
Emollient
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract
MaskingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCitronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, CI 77891, Methyl Trimethicone, Homosalate, Caprylyl Methicone, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Silica, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, CI 77492, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Silica Dimethicone Silylate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, CI 77491, Mica, Sodium Chloride, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Bis-PEG-15 Dimethicone/Ipdi Copolymer, Parfum, Alumina, Caprylyl Glycol, Trihydroxystearin, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disodium EDTA, PEG-2 Soyamine, Simethicone, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, CI 77499, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Dipropylene Glycol, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Hydroxycitronellal, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Alumina (aka aluminum oxide) is an inorganic mineral powder refined from bauxite that works as a quiet workhorse in a formula.
It shows up often as an abrasive, absorbent, anticaking, bulking, and viscosity-controlling agent.
One of its most common jobs is acting as a pigment carrier and dispersant.
Alumina platelets are often blended with inorganic sunscreens like Titanium Dioxide (or with colorants) and then coated with a silicone such as Triethoxycaprylylsilane so the pigment spreads evenly and smoothly.
In makeup, it can also double as a light-diffusing powder or oil absorber to keep formulas from looking greasy.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has concluded alumina to be safe in present practices of use and concentration.
They note it's a stable, oxidized compound and scientific research has failed to establish links to health issues.
Concentrations vary depending on the product:
Learn more about AluminaAluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideCi 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 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.
Ci 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 77891Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideStearic Acid is a fatty acid that is already found in your skin. It's one of the free fatty acids that works alongside ceramides and cholesterols to maintain your barrier.
In cosmetics, it is a multitasker:
Safety-wise, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded it to be safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Free stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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!
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