What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Silica
Abrasive
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Polypropylsilsesquioxane
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlumina
Abrasive
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Steareth-100
Gel FormingDisodium EDTA
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingBHT
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Marrubium Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, CI 77891, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Silica, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isododecane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butylene Glycol, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Pentylene Glycol, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Octyldodecanol, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alumina, Propylene Carbonate, Ceteareth-20, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Steareth-100, Disodium EDTA, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, BHT, Tocopherol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDibutyl Adipate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Xylitol
Humectant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingIsododecane
EmollientCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Chloride
Masking
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Alumina
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Linoleate
Antioxidant
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantMethicone
Emollient
Simethicone
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Hydroxystearate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, CI 77891, Dibutyl Adipate, Caprylyl Methicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Silica, Xylitol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Isododecane, CI 77492, Sodium Chloride, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77491, Parfum, Alumina, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Metaphosphate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Linoleate, CI 77499, Methicone, Simethicone, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, CI 77163, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.
As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.
Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.
Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.
Learn more about AluminaCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 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 77891Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinThis ingredient is a powder used to improve texture, slip, and give products a silky texture.
Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecanePhenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.
Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.
As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.
Learn more about Phenyl TrimethiconeSilica, 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 (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 TocopherolTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateWater. 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
