What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolypropylene
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientNylon-12
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Maltose
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAgave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentDimethiconol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Propylene Carbonate
SolventParfum
Masking
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polypropylene, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Isododecane, Nylon-12, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Maltose, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Dimethiconol, Silica, Propylene Carbonate, Parfum, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Kaolin
Abrasive
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Galactoarabinan
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Alumina
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Silica, Propanediol, Glycerin, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Kaolin, Niacinamide, Zinc PCA, Squalane, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Gluconolactone, Galactoarabinan, Calcium Gluconate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Alumina, CI 77891, CI 77491
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 SilicaWater. 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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