What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientEuphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Polysilicone-11
Squalane
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Polyphenylsilsesquioxane
Punica Granatum Sterols
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalene
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Medicago Sativa Extract
TonicStevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
CI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Synthetic Wax, Mica, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Polysilicone-11, Squalane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyphenylsilsesquioxane, Punica Granatum Sterols, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Squalene, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Medicago Sativa Extract, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract, CI 45410, CI 15850
Dimethicone
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingPolybutene
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Aroma
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Synthetic Wax, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Isostearyl Isostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Lauroyl Lysine, Cera Microcristallina, Polybutene, Dicalcium Phosphate, Synthetic Beeswax, Aroma, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Propylene Carbonate, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 42090, CI 15850
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.
Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.
This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.
It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.
Learn more about CI 15850Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 DimethiconeThis ingredient is a silicone elastomer that works as a texture enhancer, adds a silky slip, and also helps absorb excess oil.
Because it's a large macromolecule that's insoluble in water and chemically inert, it's not expected to penetrate or be absorbed into skin.
Human patch tests with a facial lotion containing 1% of this ingredient found no sensitization.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerSynthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
It has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Learn more about Synthetic Wax
