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Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Magnesium Sulfate
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Propylene Carbonate
SolventAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSqualane
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAroma
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Propylene Carbonate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aroma, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantC13-16 Isoparaffin
SolventIsododecane
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Chloride
MaskingLauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantPhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV AbsorberSorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Parfum
MaskingSilica
AbrasiveAlumina
AbrasiveTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Propylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantMagnolia Sieboldii Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
AbrasiveCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingHibiscus Militaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingHydrated Silica
AbrasiveTocopherol
AntioxidantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlucose
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Isododecane, Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Niacinamide, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Chloride, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Parfum, Silica, Alumina, Tocopheryl Acetate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Magnolia Sieboldii Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment, Ceramide NP, Tin Oxide, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Hibiscus Militaris Flower Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Hydrated Silica, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
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 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Ci 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.
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 DimethiconeDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum