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Water
Skin ConditioningDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientBis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingCI 77492
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Polyphenylsilsesquioxane
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Alumina
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Simethicone
Emollient
Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Polyquaternium-10
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Diamond Powder
Abrasive
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, CI 77891, Methyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethicone, Alcohol Denat., PEG-10 Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, Propanediol, Titanium Dioxide, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Sodium Chloride, CI 77492, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 80, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyphenylsilsesquioxane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Alumina, Caprylyl Glycol, Isododecane, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, CI 77491, Parfum, Panthenol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Isostearic Acid, Isopropyl Palmitate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Simethicone, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, CI 77499, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Silica, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol, Tin Oxide, Polyquaternium-10, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Polysorbate 60, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Diamond Powder, Xanthan Gum
Zinc Oxide 12%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
Emollient
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate
Emulsifying
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Isopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Methylpropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingLecithin
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 12%, Water, Squalane, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Isoamyl Laurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Isopropyl Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Sodium Chloride, Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Silica, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Bisabolol, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Phenylpropanol, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
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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 HydroxideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
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 77891Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of phospholipids.
Thanks to its amphiphilic structure (water-loving head and oil-loving tail), it is a true multitasker:
It plays well with most ingredients and is typically used at 0.1-1%. However, concentrations up to 50% have been reported in moisturizers.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that causes fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinPolyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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 PropanediolSilica, 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.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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
