What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientGlycol Stearate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Methylparaben
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propylparaben
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Stearamide Amp
Linalool
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sorbitol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Isohexadecane, Glycol Stearate, Dimethicone, Triethanolamine, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Cetyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Carbomer, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethiconol, Polysorbate 80, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylparaben, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Stearamide Amp, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, CI 14700
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Squalane
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Lecithin
Emollient
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOlive Oil PEG-7 Esters
Emollient
Heptyl Glucoside
SurfactantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingRosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Turtle Oil
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Water, Niacinamide, Squalane, Propylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Alpha-Arbutin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Lecithin, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Heptyl Glucoside, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Hydroxide, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Turtle Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Carbomer is a high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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.
Tocopheryl 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
