What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Isododecane
EmollientNylon-12
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Tribehenin
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSodium Chloride
MaskingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantAlumina
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSilica Dimethicone Silylate
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Simethicone
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, CI 77891, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Butylene Glycol, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Titanium Dioxide, Isododecane, Nylon-12, PEG-10 Dimethicone, CI 77492, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Tribehenin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Chloride, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Pentylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77491, Alumina, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Glyceryl Caprylate, CI 77499, Silica Dimethicone Silylate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Simethicone, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Hull Powder
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Polypropylsilsesquioxane
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSilica Silylate
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingOryza Sativa Bran Cera
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Fructose
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingUrea
Buffering
Alteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Maltose
MaskingSodium Lactate
Buffering
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Oryza Sativa Hull Powder, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Chloride, Silica Silylate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Oryza Sativa Bran Cera, Hydroxyacetophenone, Lecithin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Glycine Soja Oil, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglycerin-3, Lactobacillus Ferment, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Fructose, Sodium Hydroxide, Urea, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Allantoin, Maltose, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Trehalose, Glucose, Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, 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.
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
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 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, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl 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 77891Disteardimonium 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 HectoritePentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateThis 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
