What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
Perlite
AbsorbentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Silica
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Perlite, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Chloride, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Mica, Aluminum Hydroxide, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Lecithin, Cellulose Gum, Isopropyl Myristate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isostearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Silica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingTribehenin
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Nylon-12
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrogen Dimethicone
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Aminomethyl Propanol, Tribehenin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Nylon-12, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Aluminum Hydroxide, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrated Silica, Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalane, Pentylene Glycol, Ectoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
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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.
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 HydroxideButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDimethicone 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 DimethiconeDisteardimonium 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 HectoriteEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Peg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.
According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneThis 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 TrimethylsiloxysilicateWater. 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
