What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene 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
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polypropylsilsesquioxane
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Alumina
Abrasive
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropylene 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
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, CI 77891, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Silica, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isododecane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butylene Glycol, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Octyldodecanol, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Stearic Acid, Alumina, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene Carbonate, Ceteareth-20, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Steareth-100, Disodium EDTA, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, BHT, Tocopherol, Caffeine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Silica, 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 SilicaTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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 Triethoxycaprylylsilane
