What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingAlumina
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingXylitol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Simethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Tocopheryl Linoleate
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Caprylyl Methicone, CI 77891, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Trisiloxane, Methyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Alumina, Silica, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Xylitol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, CI 77288, Aluminum Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Simethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trihydroxystearin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Stearic Acid, CI 77492, Parfum, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Limonene, CI 77491, Tocopherol, CI 77499, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Magnesium Sulfate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Nylon-12
Propylene Carbonate
SolventDistearyldimonium Chloride
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Palmitoyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningSodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate
CleansingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Polypropylsilsesquioxane
Diamond Powder
Abrasive
Ultramarines
Parfum
Masking
Water, Methyl Trimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Titanium Dioxide, Dipropylene Glycol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Nylon-12, Propylene Carbonate, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Palmitoyl Proline, Magnesium Palmitoyl Glutamate, Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate, Palmitic Acid, Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Diamond Powder, Ultramarines, Parfum
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
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideDimethicone 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 DimethiconeThis ingredient is a silicone elastomer that works as a texture enhancer, adds a silky slip, and also helps absorb excess oil.
Because it's a large macromolecule that's insoluble in water and chemically inert, it's not expected to penetrate or be absorbed into skin.
Human patch tests with a facial lotion containing 1% of this ingredient found no sensitization.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDisteardimonium 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 HectoriteMethyl Trimethicone is a type of silicone. It is a solvent and emulsifier.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Methyl Trimethicone does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Methyl TrimethiconeParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.
Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.
As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.
Learn more about Phenyl TrimethiconeStearic Acid is a fatty acid that is already found in your skin. It's one of the free fatty acids that works alongside ceramides and cholesterols to maintain your barrier.
In cosmetics, it is a multitasker:
Safety-wise, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded it to be safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Free stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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
