What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Magnesium Carbonate
AbsorbentIsohexadecane
EmollientC13-15 Alkane
SolventIsododecane
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientSqualane
EmollientSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveSynthetic Candelilla Wax
EmollientKaolin
AbrasiveTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
PerfumingZingiber Officinale Root Oil
MaskingHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Behenate
EmollientLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPolyethylene
AbrasiveStearoxy Dimethicone
EmollientMagnesium Carbonate, Isohexadecane, C13-15 Alkane, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Squalane, Synthetic Wax, Synthetic Candelilla Wax, Kaolin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Behenate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Microcrystalline Wax, Polyethylene, Stearoxy Dimethicone
Water
Skin ConditioningAdipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer
Dimethicone
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientVp/Va Copolymer
Cyclohexasiloxane
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeAmodimethicone
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientPolysilicone-11
Polysorbate 80
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
BufferingWater, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Vp/Va Copolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Amodimethicone, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Isohexadecane, Polysilicone-11, Polysorbate 80, Citric Acid
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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 DimethiconeIsohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.
Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.
Learn more about Isohexadecane