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Key Ingredients
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Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientMethylpropanediol
SolventPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientMethyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTrimethoxycaprylylsilane
SmoothingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Parfum
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Methylpropanediol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Methyl Trimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Titanium Dioxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Trimethoxycaprylylsilane, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin
Cyclopentasiloxane
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningMethyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Silica
AbrasiveCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTriethyl Citrate
MaskingSilica Silylate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Methyl Trimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Caprylyl Methicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Diisostearyl Malate, CI 77891, Triethyl Citrate, Silica Silylate
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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.
Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone 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 DimethiconeMethyl Trimethicone is a type of silicone. It is a solvent and emulsifier.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Methyl Trimethicone does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Methyl Trimethicone