What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-8
HumectantDimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHibiscus Abelmoschus Seed Extract
Masking
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
Emulsifying
Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingLespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic ColorantMyristyl Glucoside
CleansingPEG-100 Stearate
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Peucedanum Graveolens Extract
TonicPhenylethyl Resorcinol
Antioxidant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
Polyisobutene
Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Sclareolide
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Trehalose
Humectant
Triacetin
AntimicrobialUrea
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, PEG-8, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Carbomer, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Cetyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Ergothioneine, Hexylene Glycol, Hibiscus Abelmoschus Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lauryl Glucoside, Lespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract, Mica, Myristyl Glucoside, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Parfum, Peucedanum Graveolens Extract, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Polyisobutene, Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate, Polysorbate 20, Polyquaternium-51, Sclareolide, Silica, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium PCA, Tocopherol, Trehalose, Triacetin, Urea, Xanthan Gum, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzoic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, CI 14700, CI 77891, CI 19140
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylic Acid
CleansingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Medicago Sativa Extract
TonicPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Squalene
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Isononyl Isononanoate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Isododecane, Isopropyl Myristate, Dimethicone, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Medicago Sativa Extract, Phytosphingosine, Retinyl Palmitate, Squalene, Tocopherol
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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.
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeDimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.
Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
