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 ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polybutene
Acrylates Copolymer
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPEG-10
HumectantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCellulose
AbsorbentSodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Propylene Carbonate
SolventAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientBHT
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, CI 77891, CI 77492, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Alcohol, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Polybutene, Acrylates Copolymer, CI 77491, Ozokerite, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77499, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, PEG-10, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Cellulose, Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Propylene Carbonate, Aluminum Hydroxide, BHT, Silica, Sodium Hyaluronate
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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 GlycolDimethicone 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 DimethiconeDSG is used as a surfactant.
Surfactants are cleansing ingredients that help remove oil, dirt, and other impurities from the skin. They work by reducing surface tension between water and oils/dirt to allow them to be easily rinsed away.
Peg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.
According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.
Phenoxyethanol 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 SilicaSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
