What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Corn Starch Modified
AbsorbentSilica
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Magnesium Myristate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCorn Starch Modified, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium Myristate, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Titanium Dioxide, Phenyl Trimethicone, Parfum, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydrated Silica, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Ascorbic Acid, Arbutin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Ceramide NP, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Butylene Glycol, Trihydroxystearin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucomannan, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientKaolin
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantC11-13 Isoparaffin
Solvent
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantBisabolol
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf
Abrasive
Water, Isododecane, Kaolin, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, CI 77891, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, CI 77492, Chlorphenesin, CI 77499, C11-13 Isoparaffin, CI 77288, Bisabolol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCI 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 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 77891Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeEthylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is a fatty acid ester.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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!
Learn more about Water
