What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Talc
Abrasive
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialNiacinamide
Smoothing
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Methicone
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Magnesium Sulfate
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Talc, Hexyl Laurate, Dipropylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Niacinamide, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Adenosine, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trihydroxystearin, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Methicone, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Magnesium Sulfate, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Limonene, Tocopherol, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientMagnesium Sulfate
Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone/Ipdi Copolymer Ethylcarbamate
Isododecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantBoron Nitride
Absorbent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientTribehenin
Emollient
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSilica
Abrasive
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPotassium Myristate
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Dimethicone, CI 77891, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Pentylene Glycol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Diisostearyl Malate, Magnesium Sulfate, Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone/Ipdi Copolymer Ethylcarbamate, Isododecane, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 77492, Boron Nitride, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Tribehenin, Trihydroxystearin, Parfum, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Silica, CI 77491, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Centella Asiatica Extract, CI 77499, Potassium Myristate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Crithmum Maritimum Extract
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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.
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
Ci 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 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 DimethiconeThis ingredient is a silicone elastomer that works as a texture enhancer, adds a silky slip, and also helps absorb excess oil.
Because it's a large macromolecule that's insoluble in water and chemically inert, it's not expected to penetrate or be absorbed into skin.
Human patch tests with a facial lotion containing 1% of this ingredient found no sensitization.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDisteardimonium 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 HectoriteEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinMagnesium Sulfate is a salt. More specifically, it is an epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
Despite having ‘sulfate’ in the name, it isn’t a surfactant or cleansing agent like sodium lauryl sulfate. Unlike those sulfates, magnesium sulfate doesn’t have the same cleansing or foaming properties (it's simply a type of salt).
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
You can find this ingredient in sea water or mineral deposits.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfateTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.
Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.
This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneTrihydroxystearin is what you get when you fully hydrogenate castor oil into a waxy, fine powder.
It's mostly a behind-the-scenes texture enhancer that's especially good at "thixotropic" thing where the product stays thick but applies nicely.
Because of its structure, it also acts as a mild skin conditioning emollient that helps soften skin while preventing moisture loss.
Safety studies show it to be safe and non-irritation in clinical tests. It's typically used in concentrations up to 5%.
Since its an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it falls into the C11-24 range that Malassezia can potentially feed on. This makes it not fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about TrihydroxystearinWater. 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!
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