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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
C9-12 Alkane
SolventCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
C15-19 Alkane
SolventPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera
EmollientMagnesium Sulfate
Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Levulinic Acid
Perfuming
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax
Shorea Robusta Resin
TonicMelia Azadirachta Seed Oil
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Silica, Dicaprylyl Ether, C9-12 Alkane, Coconut Alkanes, Propanediol, C15-19 Alkane, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Mica, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera, Magnesium Sulfate, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Levulinic Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sodium Levulinate, Glycerin, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax, Shorea Robusta Resin, Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Disodium Phosphate, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientUndecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Tridecane
Perfuming
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingShorea Robusta Resin
TonicSodium Chloride
MaskingPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingIron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Caprylyl Methicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Undecane, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Tridecane, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Saccharomyces Ferment, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Shorea Robusta Resin, Sodium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Octyldodecanol, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Carbonate, Lauroyl Lysine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
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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.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Disteardimonium 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 HectoriteGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinThis ingredient comes from the stem of the Prickly Pear cactus. The stem is rich in polyphenols, a potent source of antioxidants. It is anti-aging and soothing properties.
Prickly Pear stem is made up mostly of water (85%). The rest is composed of skin nourishing compounds: protein, fiber, fatty acid, simple sugars, Vitamin C, and some minerals.
Polyphenols help mitigate the effects of aging. Studies show polyphenols protect the skin from oxidative stress, UV-induced damage, and inflammation.
Prickly pear is often compared to Aloe.
Learn more about Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem ExtractPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate isn't fungal acne safe.
Propanediol 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 PropanediolWe don't have a description for Shorea Robusta Resin yet.
Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
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!
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