What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPropylene Carbonate
SolventSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caproic Acid
Cleansing
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIsoamyl Laurate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Diisostearyl Malate, Isododecane, Octyldodecanol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Sorbitan Olivate, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caproic Acid, CI 15985, CI 19140, CI 45410, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Talc
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Polypropylsilsesquioxane
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
CI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Parfum
Masking
Ultramarines
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Iron Oxides
Prunus Avium Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Octanediol
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Methyl Trimethicone, Talc, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone, CI 73360, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Parfum, Ultramarines, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Iron Oxides, Prunus Avium Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Octanediol
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Caprylyl 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 GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinSynthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteThis 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 TrimethylsiloxysilicateThis ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
The EU typically uses CI numbers for colorants when applicable, such as CI 77489. In the US, iron oxides are regulated as color additives and "iron oxides" is the most commonly used name in US cosmetic practice.
A 2021 paper looked at skincare formulations containing iron oxides and found that they reduced transmission of blue light when measured optically. In simple terms, the pigment particles helped block or scatter part of the visible light spectrum in lab testing and the authors suggest this could translate into better protection against blue-light-related skin effects.
There is also clinical and experimental research showing that tinted products containing iron oxides can reduce visible light-induced pigmentation:
Please note, whether a product reduces visible or blue light depends on things like:
In the EU's CosIng database, iron oxides are only listed as a colorant. CosIng groups ingredients by their main cosmetic role, such as colorant, preservative, or UV filter.
Though studies say iron oxides can "attenuate blue light", they're describing an optical property and not an officially recognized cosmetic function.
So CosIng isn’t contradicting the research. It’s just classifying iron oxides by what they officially are: pigments that add color.
Learn more about Iron Oxides
