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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolysilicone-11
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingWater, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Saccharide Isomerate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polysilicone-11, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Polyisobutene, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Decyl Glucoside
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emollient
Castor Isostearate Succinate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Sinensis Peel Extract
Perfuming
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Lupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Maltooligosyl Glucoside
Skin ConditioningNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Polysilicone-11
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Perfluorooctyl Triethoxysilane
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Castor Isostearate Succinate, Propanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citrus Sinensis Peel Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Maltooligosyl Glucoside, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Caprylyl Methicone, Polysilicone-11, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 20, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Perfluorooctyl Triethoxysilane, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is a chelating agent.
Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted reactions and effects from using the product.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is often used with natural antimicrobial products as an alternative to preservatives.
Learn more about Caprylhydroxamic AcidCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer is made up of glycerin and polyacrylic acid. It helps hydrate your skin as a humectant.
This ingredient forms a hydrogel that delivers moisturizing, water-based ingredients to the skin. It is also used to thicken a product and to give it a smooth texture.
Acrylic acid itself is toxic, but the polymer form (this ingredient) is too large to penetrate skin, making it non-toxic.
Learn more about Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid CopolymerPolysilicone-11 is a film-forming silicone that creates a non-tacky and matte finish on the skin. It's commonly used to improve texture, absorb excess oil, and help active ingredients spread evenly.
Due to its "rubber-like" structure, it stays on the skin's surface instead of being absorbed. On the skin, it creates a flexible layer that enhances wearability and stability.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 PropanediolSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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
