What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Titanium Dioxide 6.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Methicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Hydroxypropylcocoate PEG-8 Dimethicone
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Perfluorodecalin
Skin ConditioningZinc PCA
Humectant
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Algae Extract
Emollient
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Isomalt
HumectantPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthium Sibiricum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Lecithin
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningErgothioneine
Antioxidant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Alumina
Abrasive
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Magnesium Sulfate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingIron Oxides
Titanium Dioxide 6.5%, Water, Coconut Alkanes, Dimethicone, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, CI 77163, Silica, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Methicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Hydroxypropylcocoate PEG-8 Dimethicone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Perfluorodecalin, Zinc PCA, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Algae Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Isomalt, Phospholipids, Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Xanthium Sibiricum Fruit Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Beta-Carotene, Potassium Sorbate, Salicylic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sorbic Acid, Lecithin, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract, Ergothioneine, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Mica, Alumina, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningUndecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Tridecane
Perfuming
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingRosa Gallica Flower Extract
AstringentHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningIsobutane
Sorbitol
Humectant
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDisodium Phosphate
BufferingDisodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Acetylated Glycol Stearate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Undecane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Tridecane, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Pentylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Magnesium Sulfate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Rosa Gallica Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Isobutane, Sorbitol, Trihydroxystearin, Cellulose Gum, Aluminum Hydroxide, Disodium Phosphate, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Acetylated Glycol Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.
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 DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHexyl Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Magnesium Sulfate is a salt. More specifically, it is an epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
Despite having ‘sulfate’ in the name, it isn’t a surfactant or cleansing agent like sodium lauryl sulfate. Unlike those sulfates, magnesium sulfate doesn’t have the same cleansing or foaming properties (it's simply a type of salt).
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
You can find this ingredient in sea water or mineral deposits.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfatePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
This ingredient is an emulsifer and stabilizer. It comes from isostearic acid and polyglycerin.
As an emulsifier, it helps blend oil and water to improve texture, spreadbility, and application.
Due to it being derived from isostearic acid, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-4 IsostearateTocopherol (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
