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
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Tribehenin
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPigment Red 57
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tribehenin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Titanium Dioxide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Parfum, CI 19140, CI 77491, Pigment Red 57, CI 45410, CI 15985
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 DimethiconeDimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.
Isononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.
As an emollient, Isononyl Isononanoate helps keep your skin soft and smooth. This is because emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Isononyl Isononanoate helps give products a velvet feel and improves spreadability.
Learn more about Isononyl IsononanoateSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about Silica
