What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Seed Oil
HumectantDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientHydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Dicalcium Phosphate
AbrasiveSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSilica
AbrasiveHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantTin Oxide
AbrasiveWater
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
SolventSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantBenzyl Glycol
SolventHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
HumectantRaspberry Ketone
MaskingSoluble Collagen
HumectantMannose
HumectantParfum
MaskingLimonene
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane, CI 77891, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Isononyl Isononanoate, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Dicalcium Phosphate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Silica, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tin Oxide, Water, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Raspberry Ketone, Soluble Collagen, Mannose, Parfum, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
EmollientHomosalate
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantMethyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningLauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
EmulsifyingPolysilicone-15
UV FilterNiacinamide
SmoothingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
EmulsifyingIsododecane
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAcrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningAlumina
AbrasiveAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Tribehenin
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
MaskingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantLinalool
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingAmyl Cinnamal
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingEugenol
PerfumingCinnamyl Alcohol
PerfumingHibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantDioscorea Oppositifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
PerfumingSodium Soy Hydrolyzed Collagen
SurfactantSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
MaskingVitis Vinifera Skin Extract
AntioxidantLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
CleansingWater, Phenyl Trimethicone, CI 77891, Dimethicone, Homosalate, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Methyl Trimethicone, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Polysilicone-15, Niacinamide, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Isododecane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, CI 77492, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tribehenin, CI 77491, Allantoin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, CI 77499, Parfum, Adenosine, Benzyl Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Linalool, Citronellol, Amyl Cinnamal, Hexyl Cinnamal, Eugenol, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Dioscorea Oppositifolia Root Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Sodium Soy Hydrolyzed Collagen, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Skin Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
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
Ci 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.
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 77891Disteardimonium 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 HectoriteEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinIsododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
The chemical name for this ingredient is 2,2,4,6,6-PENTAMETHYLHEPTANE.
Learn more about IsododecaneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum 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 ParfumSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateThis 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water