What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Cellulose
AbsorbentPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
C20-24 Olefin
Skin ConditioningSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientAlumina
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Escin
TonicRuscus Aculeatus Root Extract
AstringentAmmonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Diisostearyl Malate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Cellulose, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Alcohol Denat., Triethoxycaprylylsilane, C20-24 Olefin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Alumina, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Escin, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Sodium Citrate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
C20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientHydrogen Dimethicone
Isododecane
EmollientTalc
Abrasive
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, C20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Chloride, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Isododecane, Talc, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Gluconate, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Silica, Tin Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, 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.
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 DimethiconeDisteardimonium 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 HectoritePhenoxyethanol 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 ChlorideSynthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
