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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Silica
Abrasive
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Methicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Prunus Persica Flower Extract
MoisturisingArnebia Euchroma Root Extract
AntimicrobialNephrite Powder
Abrasive
Silk Powder
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pearl Powder
Kaolin
Abrasive
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSilica, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Methicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Prunus Persica Flower Extract, Arnebia Euchroma Root Extract, Nephrite Powder, Silk Powder, Butylene Glycol, Pearl Powder, Kaolin, Tin Oxide, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Water, Glycerin, Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sorbic Acid, CI 77742, CI 77891
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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.
This ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDimethicone 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 DimethiconeThis ingredient is a silicone elastomer that works as a texture enhancer, adds a silky slip, and also helps absorb excess oil.
Because it's a large macromolecule that's insoluble in water and chemically inert, it's not expected to penetrate or be absorbed into skin.
Human patch tests with a facial lotion containing 1% of this ingredient found no sensitization.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinMethicone is a type of silicone and is a simpler form of dimethicone.
Silicones are used to enhance the texture of products and have emollient properties. Methicone is used to give products a silky texture and improves spreadability.
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 SilicaTocopherol (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 Tocopherol
