What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientDimethiconol
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientPlukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
EmollientParfum
MaskingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantLinalool
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingTocopherol
AntioxidantCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientDimethiconol
EmollientHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin
HumectantSqualane
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientPlukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
EmollientOenothera Biennis Oil
EmollientCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingDaucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
EmollientDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningTamarindus Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAcacia Concinna Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialDiamond Powder
AbrasiveGold
Cosmetic ColorantOpal Powder
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantMica
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
AntioxidantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
MaskingParfum
MaskingLimonene
PerfumingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingAmyl Cinnamal
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingCoumarin
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Myristate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Squalane, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Beta-Carotene, Tamarindus Indica Fruit Extract, Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Diamond Powder, Gold, Opal Powder, Water, Butylene Glycol, Mica, Tocopherol, Titanium Dioxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Amyl Cinnamal, Hexyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol, 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.
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 CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 DimethiconeDimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolIsopropyl Myristate is an emollient, thickening agent, and texture enhancer. It is created from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid.
It is used to help other ingredients be better absorbed. It is also an emollient and may help soften and hydrate the skin.
The comedogenic rating of this ingredient depends on the concentration. Lower amounts results in a lower rating.
Isopropyl Myristate may not be fungal acne safe. It can potentially worsen acne prone skin.
Learn more about Isopropyl MyristateLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of âFRAGRANCEâ or âPARFUMâ according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPlukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
Tocopherol (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 skinâs 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 Tocopherol