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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPropanediol
Solvent
Isododecane
EmollientPropylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Silica
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantAcrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningDextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Sapphire Powder
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Alumina
Abrasive
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, CI 77891, Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Isododecane, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Silica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, CI 77492, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Dextrin Palmitate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Caprylyl Methicone, Sapphire Powder, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Octyldodecanol, Magnesium Sulfate, Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Stearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Adenosine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningBoron Nitride
Absorbent
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialHomosalate
Skin Conditioning
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Isohexadecane
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Isododecane
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
C13-15 Alkane
SolventSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantAlumina
Abrasive
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Pancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingWater, Boron Nitride, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Homosalate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Polysilicone-15, Cyclopentasiloxane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polysorbate 80, Polysorbate 60, Isohexadecane, Titanium Dioxide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Isododecane, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Decyl Glucoside, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, C13-15 Alkane, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, CI 77492, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77491, Alumina, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Oleate, Disodium EDTA, T-Butyl Alcohol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Pancratium Maritimum Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is a white powder used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.
As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.
Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.
Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.
Learn more about AluminaC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateCi 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 77492Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneGlycerin (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 GlycerinIsododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
The chemical name for this ingredient is 2,2,4,6,6-PENTAMETHYLHEPTANE.
Learn more about IsododecaneTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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!
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