What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tribehenin
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Methicone
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAlumina
Abrasive
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPropylene Carbonate
SolventPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Iron Oxides
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Tribehenin, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Magnesium Sulfate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methicone, Laureth-7, Xanthan Gum, Alumina, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Cellulose Gum, Propylene Carbonate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides, Mica, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-4
HumectantHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Caprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Myristyl Lactate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Stearoyl Inulin
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Lysine
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Alcohol, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, PEG-4, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 20, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Caprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Myristyl Lactate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Silica, Stearoyl Inulin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Lysine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
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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, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
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 HectoritePhenoxyethanol 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.
This ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.
It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.
Tocopheryl 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 AcetateThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateWater. 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!
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