What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Talc
Abrasive
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Isododecane
EmollientCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHydrogen Dimethicone
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMethicone
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Talc, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Isododecane, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Chloride, Allantoin, Magnesium Sulfate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Benzoic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77163, CI 77288, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
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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.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.
This ingredient is a more stable version of Vitamin C, meaning it does not disintegrate as quickly when exposed to sunlight. However, studies show it does not penetrate skin as well as pure Vitamin C.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is oil soluble.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl PalmitateDimethicone 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 DimethiconePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
