What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isostearyl Neopentanoate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Schisandra Sphenanthera Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientSphingomonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientMannitol
Humectant
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Butylene Glycol, Boron Nitride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, CI 77891, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Polysorbate 20, Zea Mays Starch, Schisandra Sphenanthera Fruit Extract, Tin Oxide, Sorbitan Oleate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Isohexadecane, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Silica, Aluminum Hydroxide, Mannitol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Maltodextrin, Polysorbate 80, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Mica, CI 77288, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Diethylhexyl Carbonate
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Isododecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingMica
Cosmetic ColorantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pantolactone
Humectant
Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit Extract
HumectantArtemisia Princeps Leaf Water
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
Astringent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPolyglyceryl-3 Oleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Spirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Polyglycerin-6
HumectantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPropylene Carbonate
SolventPolyester-1
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMalic Acid
Buffering
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, CI 77891, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Isoamyl Laurate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Sodium Chloride, Synthetic Beeswax, Isododecane, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Microcrystalline Wax, Mica, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Bioflavonoids, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate, Sodium Benzoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglycerin-6, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Potassium Sorbate, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Propylene Carbonate, Polyester-1, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Malic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Silica, CI 77288, CI 77491, CI 77492
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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 HydroxideButylene 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 GlycolCi 77288 is used to add green pigment to products.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491CI 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created CI 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 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 77891Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Learn more about MicaSilica, 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 SilicaTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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