What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
2-Tert-Butylcyclohexyl Ethyl Carbonate
Perfuming
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Titanium Dioxide, Paraffinum Liquidum, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, 2-Tert-Butylcyclohexyl Ethyl Carbonate, Silica, Dimethicone, Magnesium Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Parfum, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Dicaprylyl Maleate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Bentonite
Absorbent
Cera Alba
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientTrimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Paraffinum Liquidum, Propylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hexyl Laurate, Petrolatum, Glycerin, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Dicaprylyl Maleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Bentonite, Cera Alba, Lecithin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate, Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Chlorphenesin, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Ethylhexylglycerin, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeEthylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly.
You'll likely find this ingredient in sunscreen, as it is often used to mix UV-blocking ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone.
It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Due to its high fatty acid content, it may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinParaffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumPhenoxyethanol 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.
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
