What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-11
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningLauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantTrisiloxane
Skin ConditioningCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantDisodium EDTA
Limonene
PerfumingPropylene Carbonate
SolventLinalool
PerfumingParfum
MaskingCitronellol
PerfumingTocopherol
AntioxidantPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantDimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Polysilicone-11, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, CI 77891, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, CI 77491, Isododecane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, CI 77492, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Caprylyl Methicone, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, CI 15850, Trisiloxane, CI 45410, Glyceryl Caprylate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77499, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Propylene Carbonate, Linalool, Parfum, Citronellol, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Water
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantSteareth-21
CleansingDiphenyl Dimethicone
EmollientEthylcellulose
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingDiisostearyl Malate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate-13
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientLimonene
PerfumingPolyisobutene
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingPhytic Acid
Sorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingCitral
PerfumingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingCitronellol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantWater, Octyldodecanol, Butylene Glycol, Steareth-21, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Ethylcellulose, Steareth-2, Diisostearyl Malate, 1,2-Hexanediol, CI 77891, Pentylene Glycol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Polyacrylate-13, Caprylyl Glycol, Limonene, Polyisobutene, CI 19140, CI 15985, CI 17200, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Aluminum Hydroxide, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Polysorbate 20, Phytic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Citral, Sodium Hydroxide, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citronellol, Linalool, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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 HydroxideThis ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.
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 77891Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateWater. 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 Water