What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolymethyl Methacrylate
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantHydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Propanediol
Solvent
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Citronellol
Perfuming
Ultramarines
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Phenyl Trimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, CI 77891, Polymethyl Methacrylate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, CI 77499, Hydroxycitronellal, Glycerin, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Benzyl Salicylate, Propanediol, CI 77492, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Citronellol, Ultramarines, CI 77491, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Nylon-12
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Isododecane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Nylon-12, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Triethyl Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77499, CI 77007, CI 75470
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
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 CyclopentasiloxaneDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPeg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.
According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.
Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.
Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.
As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.
Learn more about Phenyl TrimethiconeChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideTocopherol 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 TocopherolTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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
