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What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Dahlia Variabilis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Tilia Vulgaris Flower Extract
SoothingArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-2 Caprate
EmulsifyingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sorbitan Caprylate
EmulsifyingOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientAlumina
Abrasive
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSaccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantSqualane
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Dahlia Variabilis Flower Extract, Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Titanium Dioxide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Niacinamide, Behenyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Tilia Vulgaris Flower Extract, Arachidyl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Stearic Acid, Silica, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sorbitan Caprylate, Octyldodecanol, Sucrose Stearate, Alumina, Glyceryl Caprylate, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantLauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPolymethyl Methacrylate
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAcrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Polysilicone-11
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Alumina
Abrasive
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Methicone
Emollient
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantDisodium EDTA
Propanediol
Solvent
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Water, CI 77891, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Trimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Silica, Boron Nitride, Mica, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Diisostearyl Malate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, CI 77492, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Polysilicone-11, Sodium Chloride, Panthenol, Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77491, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Methicone, CI 77499, Disodium EDTA, Propanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is a white powder used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.
As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.
Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.
Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.
Learn more about AluminaEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid. It is an emollient, co-emulsifier, and preservative booster.
Its short C8 fatty acid chain makes it behave differently from its longer-chain emollient cousins like Glyceryl Stearate. It feels more lightweight, fast-absorbing, and silky instead of rich and waxy.
As a co-emulsifier, its "head" and "tail" sit at the oil-water interface. But overall, the short C8 tail and not being water soluble means it doesn't really have the muscle to emulsify a formula on its own. That's why you'll often see it paired with a primary emulsifier like Cetearyl Glucoside.
Interestingly, Glyceryl Caprylate acts as a preservative booster. This is because its fatty-acid backbone disrupts microbial lipid membranes. It shows excellent activity against bacteria and yeast but is weaker against mold.
Typical concentrations range from 0.5-1% and this ingredient is generally non-irritating.
Because this ingredient has a C8 fatty acid chain, it is outside the range that the Malassezia yeast metabolizes (making it fungal acne safe).
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaWater. 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
