What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantLecithin
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantParfum
Masking
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSodium Citrate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysilicone-11, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, CI 77891, CI 77492, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, CI 77491, CI 19140, Lecithin, Silica, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isostearic Acid, Isopropyl Myristate, CI 15850, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Dipropylene Glycol, Parfum, CI 77499, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Isododecane
EmollientCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
CI 15985
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Rose Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Isododecane, CI 45410, Cyclohexasiloxane, CI 15985, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Carbonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Rose Extract
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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.
Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a lightweight silicone that mostly acts as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics. Its the reason your products feel silky, fast-spreading, and non-greasy.
Since D5 is volatile, it does its thing and then evaporates off the skin quickly.
The safety profile of this ingredient is reassuring; the US CIR Expert Panel concluded D5 is safe as used in cosmetics and Health Canada concluded that D5 is not harmful to human health or the environment as currently used in cosmetics
There's a study that people mention about D5 in a rat study showing tumors. This study is related to long-term inhalation of high D5 levels.
Regulatory bodies have judged this study to be not applicable in topical skincare since skin absorption of D5 is very low and we're not really inhaling huge amounts of D5.
The only restriction for this ingredient is environmental. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) restricted D5 in wash-off cosmetics at or above 0.1% due to their persistence in water.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone 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.
This 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 ParfumPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate is a plant-derived emulsifier and pigment-dispersing agent with a non-sticky skin feel.
It helps products glide on smoothly and prevents oil and water from separating in a formula, making it suitable for sunscreen and makeup formulations.
The EU inventory of cosmetics has no use restrictions on this ingredient and it is considered well-tolerated.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is derived from isostearic acid.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
