What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclomethicone
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Talc
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
PEG-9 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Proline
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Acrylate
Squalane
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Water, Cyclomethicone, Alcohol Denat., Talc, Silica, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, PEG-9 Dimethicone, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Proline, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Acrylate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientTrifluoropropyldimethyl/Trimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingRosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Iron Oxides
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Zinc Oxide, Butylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Silica, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Trifluoropropyldimethyl/Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Mica, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides
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 GlycolDimethicone 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 DimethiconePEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Silica, 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 SilicaSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is a type of Hyaluronic Acid.
Hyaluronic Acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read about common types of Hyaluronic Acid here:
Sodium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
