What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Zea Mays Kernel Extract
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingCyathea Medullaris Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-30 Glyceryl Stearate
Emulsifying
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSilica Silylate
EmollientCellulose Gum
Emulsion Stabilising2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningPerlite
AbsorbentAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientGuanosine
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Cinnamic Acid
Perfuming
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Poloxamer 188
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingHydrolyzed Linseed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pentasodium Ethylenediamine Tetramethylene Phosphonate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLevulinic Acid
Perfuming
Polycaprolactone
StabilisingBHT
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Propanediol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Zea Mays Kernel Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Cyathea Medullaris Leaf Extract, PEG-10 Dimethicone, PEG-30 Glyceryl Stearate, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Ceramide NP, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Dimethicone, Caffeine, Lecithin, Sodium Levulinate, Silica Silylate, Cellulose Gum, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Perlite, Aluminum Hydroxide, Guanosine, Magnesium Sulfate, Cinnamic Acid, Alcohol Denat., Poloxamer 188, Disodium EDTA, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract, Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentasodium Ethylenediamine Tetramethylene Phosphonate, Xanthan Gum, Levulinic Acid, Polycaprolactone, BHT, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77163, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891, Mica
Water
Skin ConditioningIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
C9-12 Alkane
SolventPropanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Phytate
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Lysine
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Magnesium Chloride
Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate
Skin ConditioningSodium Glucuronate
HumectantBeta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Squalene
Emollient
Hypericum Perforatum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEquisetum Arvense Leaf Extract
AstringentHemidesmus Indicus Root Powder
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Withania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Magnesium Sulfate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isoamyl Laurate, C9-12 Alkane, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Silica, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Chloride, Squalane, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lysine, Tocopherol, Magnesium Chloride, Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate, Sodium Glucuronate, Beta-Sitosterol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Squalene, Hypericum Perforatum Flower Extract, Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract, Hemidesmus Indicus Root Powder, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Magnesium Sulfate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, 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.
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 HydroxideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 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.
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 77891Glycerin 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 GlycerinMagnesium Sulfate is a salt. More specifically, it is an epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
Despite having ‘sulfate’ in the name, it isn’t a surfactant or cleansing agent like sodium lauryl sulfate. Unlike those sulfates, magnesium sulfate doesn’t have the same cleansing or foaming properties (it's simply a type of salt).
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
You can find this ingredient in sea water or mineral deposits.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTocopherol (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 Tocopherol
