What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningPolyethylene
Abrasive
Cera Alba
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Silica
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecanol, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Polyethylene, Cera Alba, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Persea Gratissima Oil, Lecithin, Cera Microcristallina, Silica, Mica, Jojoba Esters, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77007, CI 19140
Benzoyl Peroxide 5%
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDimethicone
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Benzoyl Peroxide 5%, Water, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Glycerin, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Isohexadecane, Saccharide Isomerate, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 80, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Stearate, PEG-40 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Tocopherol
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 Silica
