What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTalc
Abrasive
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Magnesium Sulfate
Propylene Carbonate
SolventXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMethylparaben
Preservative
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Triisopropanolamine
BufferingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylyl Methicone, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Boron Nitride, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Mica, Talc, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Sulfate, Propylene Carbonate, Xanthan Gum, Methylparaben, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylparaben, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Triisopropanolamine, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Propylene Carbonate
SolventParfum
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Fructose
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingUrea
Buffering
Disodium Deceth-6 Sulfosuccinate
CleansingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
Emollient
Laureth-30
CleansingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Maltose
MaskingSodium Lactate
Buffering
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glucose
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingEugenol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Geraniol
Perfuming
Silybum Marianum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Pantolactone
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Mica, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Chloride, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Propylene Carbonate, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Alcohol Denat., Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Fructose, Sodium Hydroxide, Urea, Disodium Deceth-6 Sulfosuccinate, Maltodextrin, Retinyl Palmitate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Laureth-30, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hexyl Cinnamal, Allantoin, Maltose, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Trehalose, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Linalool, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Lactobacillus, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glucose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Eugenol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Geraniol, Silybum Marianum Seed Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Pantolactone, BHT, Limonene, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491CI 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created CI 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a lightweight silicone that mostly acts as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics. Its the reason your products feel silky, fast-spreading, and non-greasy.
Since D5 is volatile, it does its thing and then evaporates off the skin quickly.
The safety profile of this ingredient is reassuring; the US CIR Expert Panel concluded D5 is safe as used in cosmetics and Health Canada concluded that D5 is not harmful to human health or the environment as currently used in cosmetics
There's a study that people mention about D5 in a rat study showing tumors. This study is related to long-term inhalation of high D5 levels.
Regulatory bodies have judged this study to be not applicable in topical skincare since skin absorption of D5 is very low and we're not really inhaling huge amounts of D5.
The only restriction for this ingredient is environmental. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) restricted D5 in wash-off cosmetics at or above 0.1% due to their persistence in water.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteMica 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 MicaPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamatePhenoxyethanol 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.
This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.
Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.
This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
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