What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDiphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Diglycerin
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Honey Extract
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Ethylcellulose
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAmmonium Polyacrylate
StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningFolic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantThiamine Hcl
MaskingBioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningGlutathione
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Menadione
MaskingRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Diglycerin, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, Polysorbate 60, Pentylene Glycol, Ceteareth-20, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone, Honey Extract, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Ethylcellulose, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ammonium Polyacrylate, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin, Folic Acid, Niacinamide, Pantothenic Acid, Pyridoxine, Riboflavin, Thiamine Hcl, Bioflavonoids, Glutathione, Linoleic Acid, Menadione, Retinol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, CI 15985, CI 19140, CI 17200, CI 42090
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Silica Silylate
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Aroma
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Dimethicone, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Silica Silylate, Potassium Sorbate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Aroma, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Trideceth-6, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 DimethiconePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
