What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSorbitan Tristearate
EmulsifyingSilica
Abrasive
Propylene Carbonate
SolventAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPhytosteryl Isostearate
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides
EmollientHydrogenated Palm Glycerides
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Tristearate, Silica, Propylene Carbonate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tin Oxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Phytosteryl Isostearate, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77163, CI 42090, CI 75470, CI 77289, CI 77288, CI 77510, CI 77742, CI 77007, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantAcrylates Copolymer
PEG-26-PPG-30 Phosphate
CleansingSilica
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPPG-2-Deceth-30
EmulsifyingLithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate
AbsorbentSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Aminomethyl Propanediol
BufferingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, CI 77499, Acrylates Copolymer, PEG-26-PPG-30 Phosphate, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, PPG-2-Deceth-30, Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol
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 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 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.
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 Silica
