What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC9-12 Alkane
SolventPropanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Undecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Tridecane
Perfuming
Cellulose
AbsorbentTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingParfum
Masking
Hydroxypropyl Starch
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingPropylene Carbonate
SolventCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Stearoyl Glutamic Acid
CleansingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, C9-12 Alkane, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Undecane, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Glycerin, Tridecane, Cellulose, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Lecithin, Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate, Silica, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Parfum, Hydroxypropyl Starch, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Propylene Carbonate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Benzoate, Squalane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Stearoyl Glutamic Acid, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Citric Acid, Isostearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 5.9%
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide 3.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 2.8%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Alumina
Abrasive
Citrus Grandis Peel Extract
Astringent
Betula Alba Bark Extract
Masking
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
Humectant
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate
CleansingAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Methicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDimethicone Crosspolymer-3
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Chloride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 5.9%, Titanium Dioxide 3.5%, Zinc Oxide 2.8%, Water, Methyl Trimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Butylene Glycol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Yeast Extract, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Alumina, Citrus Grandis Peel Extract, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Caprylyl Methicone, Methicone, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Lecithin, Laureth-7, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, Mica, CI 77163
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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.
Ci 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 77891Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Some other names for this ingredient include soy lecithin and deoiled soy lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate isn't fungal acne safe.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
