What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/Isobornyl Acrylate Copolymer
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tris-BHT Mesitylene
Antioxidant
Isododecane, Water, Acrylates/Isobornyl Acrylate Copolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica Silylate, Alcohol Denat., Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Silica, Tocopherol, Tris-BHT Mesitylene
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Stearate
CleansingMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Menthyl Lactate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Citrate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingMenthone Glycerin Acetal
Refreshing
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberAloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantSodium PCA
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Propanediol, Sodium Stearate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Menthyl Lactate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Glycerin, Caffeine, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Sodium Lactate, CI 42090, Sodium PCA, Tocopherol
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. 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 DimethiconePhenoxyethanol 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.
Tocopherol (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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
