What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Talc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSilica Silylate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Lecithin
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Propylene Carbonate
SolventTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyethylene, Ceresin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Talc, Mica, Silica Silylate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Squalane, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Lecithin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Isopropyl Myristate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isostearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Propylene Carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 77891
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Sapphire
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Laminaria Digitata Powder
Skin ConditioningIsocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Sorbeth-30 Tetraisostearate
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Fullerenes
AntimicrobialSqualane
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Octyldodecanol, Isohexadecane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ozokerite, Silica, Mica, Synthetic Sapphire, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cera Microcristallina, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Tocopherol, Laminaria Digitata Powder, Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate, Tribehenin, Sorbeth-30 Tetraisostearate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Behenate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Fullerenes, Squalane, CI 77491, CI 77492, 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.
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 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 DimethiconeEthylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is a fatty acid ester.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateHydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneMica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Learn more about MicaSqualane is the hydrogenated and shelf-stable form of squalene (a lipid that naturally occurs in human sebum).
It is an emollient and skin conditioning agent that is able to integrate seamlessly into the skin's lipid barrier without clogging pores.
This is due to how structurally similar it is to what your skin already produces.
Though it is mostly an emollient that helps soften and hydrate skin, it also has some humectant and occlusive action. Humectants help the skin retain moisture while occlusives seal it in, making squalane a triple-threat moisturizer.
Research shows it has antioxidant capabilities that help protect against stressors like UV exposure, specifically UVA induced oxidative stress. This study also found that it supports collagen biosynthesis in human dermal fibroblasts.
No clinical study has reported significant adverse effects and irritation reactions are very rare from this ingredient (even at 100% concentration).
Overall, it's a fantastic ingredient for hydration and is suitable for all skin types.
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Though squalane is often called an oil, it’s technically not one. It is a hydrocarbon, meaning it is only made of carbon and hydrogen. True oils are triglycerides and made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term “oil-free” isn’t regulated so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
Squalane has a comedogenic rating of 1 from the original 1972 study that tested raw ingredients under occlusion on rabbit ears. This system is not standardized or peer-reviewed, and using the raw ingredients is very different from how diluted cosmetic formulations are used on human skin.
A comedogenic rating of 1 means it is "unlikely to clog pores" according to the original rating system.
The overall formula of a product matters more than the individual ingredients on whether or not it will cause clogged pores.
Learn more about Squalane
