What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Magnesium Carbonate
AbsorbentIsohexadecane
EmollientC13-15 Alkane
SolventIsododecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Synthetic Candelilla Wax
EmollientKaolin
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Stearoxy Dimethicone
Emollient
Magnesium 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
Dimethicone
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingPolyethylene
Abrasive
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningVolcanic Ash
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone, Silica, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Ceresin, Polyethylene, Microcrystalline Wax, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbitan Olivate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hexylene Glycol, Water, Volcanic Ash, 1,2-Hexanediol, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Alternatives
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 DimethiconeMicrocrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.
Microcrystalline Wax is used to enhance the texture and create even consistency. It helps stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.
Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
It is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
Tocopheryl 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 Acetate
