What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTalc
Abrasive
Methicone
Emollient
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSqualane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Flower Extract
MoisturisingRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate
Skin Conditioning
Silica, Dimethicone, CI 77891, Talc, Methicone, Lauroyl Lysine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Boron Nitride, Zinc Oxide, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 77742, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Water, Glycerin, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract, Prunus Persica Flower Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDiphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Raspberry Ketone
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPolyethylene, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Zea Mays Starch, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Parfum, Dimethicone, Sodium Benzoate, Raspberry Ketone, Water, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, Hyaluronic Acid, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl 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, 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.
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeSilica, 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
