What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantC13-15 Alkane
SolventPolyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Isododecane, Methyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, CI 77891, C13-15 Alkane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Alcohol Denat., 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Magnolia Kobus Branch/Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBellis Perennis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnolia Liliflora Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Sambac Flower Extract
Masking
Shale Extract
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil
Skin Protecting
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Vinca Minor Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Glutathione
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Disodium EDTA
Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Pearl Extract
Antioxidant
Mel Extract
MoisturisingVetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Pinus Pumila Needle Extract
Humectant
Thymus Vulgaris Oil
Masking
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Niacinamide, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Magnolia Kobus Branch/Flower/Leaf Extract, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Bellis Perennis Flower Extract, Magnolia Liliflora Flower Extract, Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract, Shale Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Allantoin, Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Vinca Minor Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glutathione, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disodium EDTA, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Pearl Extract, Mel Extract, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Pinus Pumila Needle Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Oil
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideButylene 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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolThis 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 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 GlycerinTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.
Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.
This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. 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
