What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Talc
AbrasiveCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
EmulsifyingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingBoron Nitride
AbsorbentSodium Dehydroacetate
PreservativePropylene Carbonate
SolventXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPolymethyl Methacrylate
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantGlycerin
HumectantPEG-8 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
CleansingPerfluorodecalin
Skin ConditioningGlycosphingolipids
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract
AbrasiveYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningSucrose Palmitate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Talc, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Boron Nitride, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Propylene Carbonate, Xanthan Gum, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tetrasodium EDTA, Mica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, PEG-8 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Perfluorodecalin, Glycosphingolipids, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract, Yeast Extract, Sucrose Palmitate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Zinc Oxide 12%
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientShea Butter Ethyl Esters
EmollientIsoamyl Laurate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate
EmulsifyingButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventIsopropyl Isostearate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingMethylpropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
SmoothingSodium Chloride
MaskingLecithin
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSilica
AbrasiveAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
MaskingHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPhenylpropanol
MaskingSodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 12%, Water, Squalane, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Isoamyl Laurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Isopropyl Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Sodium Chloride, Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Silica, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Bisabolol, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Phenylpropanol, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, 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.
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 HydroxideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 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 77891Chances 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.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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