What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
No benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Isopropyl Myristate, Phenoxyethanol, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Propylene Carbonate, CI 75470, CI 77510, Mica, CI 77891
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningDiphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Squalene
Emollient
Xylitol
Humectant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantAcid Red 33
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantAmmonium Polyacrylate
StabilisingCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Diisostearyl Malate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Water, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglycerin-3, Polysorbate 60, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Sorbitan Isostearate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ceteareth-20, Squalene, Xylitol, CI 77491, Parfum, CI 15985, Acid Red 33, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 19140, Ammonium Polyacrylate, CI 42090, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
