What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract 63%
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingCitrus Paradisi Seed Oil
Perfuming
Mangifera Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
Emollient
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract 63%, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Diisostearyl Malate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trehalose, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Water, Glyceryl Caprylate, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Parfum, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sucrose Cocoate, Adenosine, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Trideceth-6, Citrus Paradisi Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil, CI 14700, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Calamine
AbsorbentCeteareth-25
CleansingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Isopropyl Dibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberDimethicone
Emollient
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCeteareth-12
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tetrasodium EDTA
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, Calamine, Ceteareth-25, Titanium Dioxide, Isopropyl Dibenzoylmethane, Dimethicone, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Ceteareth-12, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetyl Palmitate, Parfum, Lactic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, CI 77492, CI 77491
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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.
Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a lightweight silicone that mostly acts as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics. Its the reason your products feel silky, fast-spreading, and non-greasy.
Since D5 is volatile, it does its thing and then evaporates off the skin quickly.
The safety profile of this ingredient is reassuring; the US CIR Expert Panel concluded D5 is safe as used in cosmetics and Health Canada concluded that D5 is not harmful to human health or the environment as currently used in cosmetics
There's a study that people mention about D5 in a rat study showing tumors. This study is related to long-term inhalation of high D5 levels.
Regulatory bodies have judged this study to be not applicable in topical skincare since skin absorption of D5 is very low and we're not really inhaling huge amounts of D5.
The only restriction for this ingredient is environmental. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) restricted D5 in wash-off cosmetics at or above 0.1% due to their persistence in water.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone 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 DimethiconeGlyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive.
Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water stay mixed so your formula stays nicely blended and uniform in texture.
This ingredient is typically used in concentrations between 1-10%. Studies have found it to be non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic, and non-photoallergenic.
A close cousin of this ingredient is Glyceryl Stearate SE ("self-emulsifying"). This just has a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate added so it can emulsify without a co-emulsifier.
Since this ingredient is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast can potentially metabolize within the C11-C24 range.
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateParfum 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 “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” 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 ParfumWater. 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
