What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantMethicone
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningNephrite Powder
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Polyquaternium-10
Saururus Chinensis Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Mother Of Pearl
Abrasive
Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Magnesium Silicate
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Glutathione
Diamond Powder
Abrasive
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSilica, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Mica, Methicone, CI 77891, CI 77742, Ethylhexylglycerin, Nephrite Powder, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Butylene Glycol, Water, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Kaolin, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tin Oxide, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Polyquaternium-10, Saururus Chinensis Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Mother Of Pearl, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Glutathione, Diamond Powder, Xanthan Gum
Talc
Abrasive
Nylon-12
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Magnesium Myristate
Silica
Abrasive
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Talc, Nylon-12, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Magnesium Myristate, Silica, Boron Nitride, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499, Tocopherol, Niacinamide, Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Butylene 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. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinSilica, 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 SilicaTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
