What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Squalane
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSodium Citrate
BufferingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Algin
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantBergenia Ligulata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLarix Kaempferi Root Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Hydrated Silica, Squalane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, Algin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Bergenia Ligulata Root Extract, Larix Kaempferi Root Bark Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Dimethicone
Emollient
3-Laurylglyceryl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
3-Ethylhexylglyceryl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ascorbyl Palmitate Phosphate
Antioxidant
Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine Phosphate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Coptis Chinensis Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, 3-Laurylglyceryl Ascorbate, 3-Ethylhexylglyceryl Ascorbate, Trisodium Ascorbyl Palmitate Phosphate, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Ng, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Soluble Collagen, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Adenosine Phosphate, Tocopherol, Coptis Chinensis Rhizome Extract, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Phytosterols, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolCyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a lightweight silicone that mostly acts as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics. Its the reason your products feel silky, fast-spreading, and non-greasy.
Since D5 is volatile, it does its thing and then evaporates off the skin quickly.
The safety profile of this ingredient is reassuring; the US CIR Expert Panel concluded D5 is safe as used in cosmetics and Health Canada concluded that D5 is not harmful to human health or the environment as currently used in cosmetics
There's a study that people mention about D5 in a rat study showing tumors. This study is related to long-term inhalation of high D5 levels.
Regulatory bodies have judged this study to be not applicable in topical skincare since skin absorption of D5 is very low and we're not really inhaling huge amounts of D5.
The only restriction for this ingredient is environmental. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) restricted D5 in wash-off cosmetics at or above 0.1% due to their persistence in water.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone 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 CrosspolymerPhenoxyethanol 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 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!
Learn more about Water
