What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Polysilicone-11
Rosa Gallica Flower Extract
AstringentMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSilica Silylate
EmollientCellulose Acetate Butyrate
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingDisodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingHydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Dimethicone, Water, Isododecane, Alcohol Denat., Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polysilicone-11, Rosa Gallica Flower Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Sorbitol, Mandelic Acid, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Silica Silylate, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Disodium Phosphate, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Lactobacillus, Maltodextrin, Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene, Citral, Citronellol, Benzyl Alcohol, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone
Dimethicone
Emollient
Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone/Ipdi Copolymer Ethylcarbamate
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Di-C12-13 Alkyl Tartrate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Silica
Abrasive
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Tetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Poloxamer 338
EmulsifyingPropylene Carbonate
SolventPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Iron Oxides
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isododecane, Methyl Trimethicone, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone/Ipdi Copolymer Ethylcarbamate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cetyl Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Di-C12-13 Alkyl Tartrate, Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Dextrin Palmitate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Chloride, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Laureth-4, Poloxamer 338, Propylene Carbonate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol, Iron Oxides, CI 77491, CI 77499
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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.
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 DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinIsododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecanePhenoxyethanol 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.
Silica, 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 SilicaChances 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 ChlorideTocopherol (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 TocopherolWater. 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 WaterThis ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
