What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantSqualane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
CI 77891, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Isoamyl Laurate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Synthetic Wax, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Microcrystalline Wax, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sorbitan Olivate, CI 77492, Silica, Mica, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77499, Aluminum Hydroxide, Glyceryl Caprylate, CI 77288, Caprylyl Glycol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, CI 77491, Squalane, Water, Glycerin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Diisostearate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Synthetic Ruby
Abrasive
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-10 Acid Esters
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Persica Kernel Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phthalic Anhydride
Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glyceryl Diisostearate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Synthetic Ruby, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-10 Acid Esters, Polyethylene, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Ceramide NP, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Prunus Persica Kernel Oil, Tocopherol, Phthalic Anhydride, Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Water, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, Titanium Dioxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideButylene 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 GlycolCeramide NP (formerly known as Ceramide 3) is one of the skin's naturally occurring lipids.
Since ceramides are the major lipid components of the skin, they are crucial for maintaining skin barrier and hydration. Ceramide NP most closely mirrors the dominant kind in human skin amongst ceramide subtypes.
This ceramide works by slotting into gaps within the stratum corneum's lipid matrix to limit trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and shield the skin against external irritants.
A study with 312 patients found that using a ceramide-containing routine for 4 weeks reduced the severity of atopic dermatitis by over 61%.
Another clinical study in subjects aged 60 and older found that a ceramide body wash and moisturizer improved skin dryness and itchy skin in 15 days.
Overall, ceramides are considered non-irritating and safety tests have found little to no observable adverse effects from using this ingredient.
Ceramide NP is usually sourced from plants (like soybean or rice bran), or produced synthetically.
Learn more about Ceramide NPCi 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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
