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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Isododecane
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
C13-15 Alkane
SolventCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientBenzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberHydrogen Dimethicone
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCylindrotheca Fusiformis Extract
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Isododecane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Zinc Oxide, Triheptanoin, Butylene Glycol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Glycerin, C13-15 Alkane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Silica, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Allantoin, Caffeine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Carbonate, Cylindrotheca Fusiformis Extract, BHT, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientTriheptanoin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientC13-15 Alkane
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Dextrin Isostearate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Octyldodecyl Xyloside
EmulsifyingPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Xylose
HumectantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Triheptanoin, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, C13-15 Alkane, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Dextrin Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Octyldodecyl Xyloside, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Triethylhexanoin, Lactobacillus, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Xylose, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideBenzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, also known as Tinogard TL, is a broad-spectrum UV absorber.
It helps stabilize light-sensitive ingredients and protects other ingredients from breaking down due to light exposure (especially in transparent packaging).
This ingredient helps extend a product’s shelf life by preventing both photolytic (light-induced) and photo-oxidative degradation. It’s typically used at low concentrations, around 0.01% to 0.1%.
Despite being a chemical UV filter, this ingredient can be found in "100% mineral sunscreens". This is due to regulatory loopholes.
Learn more about Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-CresolButylene 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 GlycolC13-15 Alkane is a group of alkanes with 13 to 15 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.
It is a solvent and texture enhancer. Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491CI 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created CI 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 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.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWe don't have a description for Triheptanoin yet.
Water. 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!
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