What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientC13-15 Alkane
SolventPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
EmulsifyingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPropanediol
SolventMagnesium Sulfate
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantEthylene Brassylate
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Silica
AbrasiveLecithin
EmollientPropylene Carbonate
SolventStearic Acid
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentCitric Acid
BufferingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isododecane, C13-15 Alkane, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Zinc Stearate, Propanediol, Magnesium Sulfate, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Ethylene Brassylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Silica, Lecithin, Propylene Carbonate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Citric Acid, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientPolymethyl Methacrylate
Alcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialLauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Boron Nitride
Absorbent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingParfum
MaskingAcrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Polysorbate 80
EmulsifyingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantBHT
AntioxidantMadecassoside
AntioxidantPropanediol
SolventTocopherol
AntioxidantPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantCentella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, CI 77891, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Caprylyl Methicone, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Alcohol Denat., Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Diisostearyl Malate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Boron Nitride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, CI 77492, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polysorbate 80, CI 77491, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Panthenol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, CI 77499, Hyaluronic Acid, BHT, Madecassoside, Propanediol, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem 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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Disteardimonium 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 HectoritePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolChances 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.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water