What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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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
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Sulfate
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Silica Silylate
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOctadecane
Emollient
Guaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSilybum Marianum Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Dimethicone, Silica, Trisiloxane, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Glycerin, Caprylyl Methicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Mica, Magnesium Sulfate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica Silylate, CI 77891, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octadecane, Guaiazulene, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Sodium Citrate, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Tocopherol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Silybum Marianum Extract, Oleanolic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDimethicone 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 CrosspolymerMica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Learn more about MicaSilica, 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
