What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientLauryl Glucoside
CleansingDimethicone
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Iron Oxides
Triethanolamine
BufferingOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Seed Extract
AntimicrobialCardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-240
HumectantEthyl Ether
SolventSphingomonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Water, Isododecane, Polysorbate 20, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Lauryl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides, Triethanolamine, Octyldodecanol, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Seed Extract, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, PEG-240, Ethyl Ether, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Disodium EDTA
Zinc Oxide 14.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%
UV Absorber
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Oleth-3 Phosphate
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPolyisobutene
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose
Humectant
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Iron Oxides
PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Zinc Oxide 14.5%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%, Hyaluronic Acid, Water, Niacinamide, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Polyisobutene, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caffeine, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Sucrose, Jojoba Esters, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Xanthan Gum, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Iron Oxides, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA
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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.
Butylene 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 GlycolDimethicone 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 DimethiconeDisodium 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 EDTAEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamatePhenoxyethanol 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.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane 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 WaterThis ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
The EU typically uses CI numbers for colorants when applicable, such as CI 77489. In the US, iron oxides are regulated as color additives and "iron oxides" is the most commonly used name in US cosmetic practice.
A 2021 paper looked at skincare formulations containing iron oxides and found that they reduced transmission of blue light when measured optically. In simple terms, the pigment particles helped block or scatter part of the visible light spectrum in lab testing and the authors suggest this could translate into better protection against blue-light-related skin effects.
There is also clinical and experimental research showing that tinted products containing iron oxides can reduce visible light-induced pigmentation:
Please note, whether a product reduces visible or blue light depends on things like:
In the EU's CosIng database, iron oxides are only listed as a colorant. CosIng groups ingredients by their main cosmetic role, such as colorant, preservative, or UV filter.
Though studies say iron oxides can "attenuate blue light", they're describing an optical property and not an officially recognized cosmetic function.
So CosIng isn’t contradicting the research. It’s just classifying iron oxides by what they officially are: pigments that add color.
Learn more about Iron Oxides
