What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate
Absorbent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Isostearyl Lactate
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolymethyl Methacrylate
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Silica
Abrasive
Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSodium Citrate
BufferingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Quaternium-18 Hectorite
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Barley Protein
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract
AstringentLentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, CI 77891, Cyclopentasiloxane, Talc, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Sodium Chloride, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Hexyl Laurate, Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Beeswax, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Isostearyl Lactate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Decyl Glucoside, Silica, Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone, Propylene Carbonate, Sodium Citrate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, CI 77491, Tocopheryl Acetate, Quaternium-18 Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Barley Protein, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract, Lentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPvp
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Chloride
MaskingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Methicone
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSqualane
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Avena Sativa Protein Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Mica, Pvp, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Trimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, CI 77492, CI 77120, Sodium Chloride, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, CI 77491, Silica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Methicone, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, CI 77499, Squalane, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Avena Sativa Protein Extract, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide NP, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP
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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.
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
Butylene 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 GlycolThis ingredient is a silicone-based emulsifer that helps the water and oil phases play nicely together.
It's pretty effective because one end of the molecule loves oil and the other one loves water.
Besides holding formulas together, it also leaves a silky and lightweight feel on skin without the greasiness. A manufacturer also claims it can help with the controlled release of active ingredients.
The CIR Expert Panel found this ingredient to not be sensitizing in concentrations up to 15% in human maximazation testing and dimethicone-based compounds were not comedogenic.
It has a high molecular weight well above 1,000 g/mol which means it limits meaningful skin penetration.
A 2019 study specifically tested this ingredient and found no observable Malassezia growth in its presence.
Learn more about Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 DimethiconeCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Disteardimonium 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 GlycerinPhenyl 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 TrimethiconeSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.
Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.
This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. 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
