What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Isododecane
EmollientNylon-12
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Magnesium Sulfate
Polypropylene
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Ethylene Brassylate
MaskingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingBenzoic Acid
Masking
C24-28 Alkyl Methicone
Emollient
Methicone
Emollient
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSilica
Abrasive
Arabinose
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningFucose
Skin ConditioningFucosyllactose
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Talc, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Pentylene Glycol, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Isododecane, Nylon-12, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Polypropylene, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Ethylene Brassylate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Benzoic Acid, C24-28 Alkyl Methicone, Methicone, Dehydroacetic Acid, Propylene Carbonate, Silica, Arabinose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fucose, Fucosyllactose, CI 77891, CI 77492
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCaprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside
Emulsifying
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
Emulsion StabilisingMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Fructose
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Voandzeia Subterranea Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentSucrose
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingAspartic Acid
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Caprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Zinc Stearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Squalane, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Mica, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Hexylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Maltodextrin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Fructose, Glucose, Voandzeia Subterranea Seed Extract, Dextrin, Sucrose, Urea, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, CI 77891, CI 77491
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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 77891Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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.
Chances 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 ChlorideThis ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.
It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.
Water. 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
