What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Saccharomyces/Caragana Sinica Root Ferment Extract
Antioxidant
Sea Cucumber Extract
Skin ConditioningIllicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Squalane
Emollient
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polyacrylate-13
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyisobutene
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Talc
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantStearic Acid
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glycerin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Niacinamide, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Adenosine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Saccharomyces/Caragana Sinica Root Ferment Extract, Sea Cucumber Extract, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Squalane, Cyclomethicone, Propylene Carbonate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polysorbate 20, Polyacrylate-13, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Polyisobutene, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Talc, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77492, Stearic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
C30-45 Alkyl Methicone
Emollient
C30-45 Olefin
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Methicone
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientParfum
Masking
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Propylene Carbonate
SolventWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ecklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningBombax Malabaricum Flower Extract
HumectantUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Silica, Dimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Microcrystalline Wax, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, C30-45 Olefin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Methicone, Sorbitan Olivate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Parfum, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Dehydroacetic Acid, Propylene Carbonate, Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Bombax Malabaricum Flower Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Sodium Dna, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
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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.
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 preservatives
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolThis 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 CrosspolymerParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumThis ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
