What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Hexyldecyl Myristoyl Methylaminopropionate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Talc
Abrasive
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantMethicone
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyester-1
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientHexamethylindanopyran
Masking
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil
Water, Dimethicone, Hexyldecyl Myristoyl Methylaminopropionate, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Zinc Oxide, CI 77891, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Diisostearyl Malate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Talc, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, CI 77288, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Trihydroxystearin, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77492, Palmitic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Mica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77491, Methicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyester-1, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Centella Asiatica Extract, CI 77499, Panthenol, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Propanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Hexamethylindanopyran, Linalyl Acetate, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPEG-15/Lauryl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCapryloyl Glycerin
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Synthetic Wax, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Butylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, CI 77891, PEG-15/Lauryl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Microcrystalline Wax, Silica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Capryloyl Glycerin
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 GlycolCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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 Water
