What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningXylitol
HumectantPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHaberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventTranexamic Acid
AstringentDextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantBioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningT-Butyl Alcohol
PerfumingFerulic Acid
AntimicrobialInonotus Obliquus Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantDimethicone
EmollientPolysilicone-11
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Dimethiconol
EmollientPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingBoron Nitride
AbsorbentSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientAcetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin ConditioningDiphenyl Dimethicone
EmollientDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientGellan Gum
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingSodium Chloride
MaskingDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientMagnesium Sulfate
Retinol
Skin ConditioningGold
Cosmetic ColorantAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
AntioxidantBHT
AntioxidantBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xylitol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Lactobacillus Ferment, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Tranexamic Acid, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Bioflavonoids, T-Butyl Alcohol, Ferulic Acid, Inonotus Obliquus Extract, Tocopherol, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Polysorbate 20, Boron Nitride, Sclerotium Gum, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycine Soja Oil, Gellan Gum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Magnesium Sulfate, Retinol, Gold, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, BHT, Beta-Carotene, Ceramide NP
Water
Skin ConditioningIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientAzelaic Acid
BufferingDimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
EmollientDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysilicone-11
Isohexadecane
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Isoceteth-20
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingTriethanolamine
BufferingEthoxydiglycol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialWater, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Dimethicone, Azelaic Acid, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysilicone-11, Isohexadecane, Tocopherol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Isoceteth-20, Polysorbate 60, Triethanolamine, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
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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 DimethiconePolysilicone-11 is a film-forming silicone that creates a non-tacky and matte finish on the skin. It's commonly used to improve texture, absorb excess oil, and help active ingredients spread evenly.
Due to its "rubber-like" structure, it stays on the skin's surface instead of being absorbed. On the skin, it creates a flexible layer that enhances wearability and stability.
Tocopherol (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 Water