What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
No benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Alumina
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCentaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Cholesterol
Emollient
Cucumis Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCymbidium Grandiflorum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogen Dimethicone
Lactobacillus/Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Malva Sylvestris Extract
AstringentMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningMethicone
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Polysilicone-11
Pullulan
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSerica
HumectantSilica
Abrasive
Sodium Carrageenan
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSodium PCA
Humectant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trehalose
Humectant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Urea
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cyclohexasiloxane, Water, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Alcohol Denat., Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Alumina, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Cholesterol, Cucumis Sativus Seed Extract, Cymbidium Grandiflorum Flower Extract, Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer, Dimethiconol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hexylene Glycol, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Lactobacillus/Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Lecithin, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Magnesium Sulfate, Maltodextrin, Malva Sylvestris Extract, Maris Sal, Methicone, Mica, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Phytosphingosine, Polyquaternium-51, Polysilicone-11, Pullulan, Sclerotium Gum, Serica, Silica, Sodium Carrageenan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium PCA, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trehalose, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Triethyl Citrate, Urea, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Oxide, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone 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 DimethiconeDimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
Peg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.
According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.
Silica, 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 Silica
