What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate
Emollient
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Talc
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Cera
EmollientFusanus Spicatus Wood Oil
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTriethanolamine
BufferingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Butylene Glycol, Pvp, Stearic Acid, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Talc, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Cera, Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil, Xanthan Gum, Triethanolamine, Polysorbate 20, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cetyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Mica, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 77288
Isododecane
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIsohexadecane
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
C13-15 Alkane
SolventDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientMagnesium Sulfate
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
BHT
Antioxidant
Eugenol
Perfuming
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Isododecane, Water, Silica, Titanium Dioxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CI 77891, Isohexadecane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, C13-15 Alkane, Diisostearyl Malate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Magnesium Sulfate, CI 77492, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, CI 77491, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitic Acid, Dimethicone, CI 77499, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, BHT, Eugenol, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 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 77891Dimethicone 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 DimethiconePhenyl 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 TrimethiconeStearic Acid is a fatty acid that is already found in your skin. It's one of the free fatty acids that works alongside ceramides and cholesterols to maintain your barrier.
In cosmetics, it is a multitasker:
Safety-wise, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded it to be safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Free stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidTocopherol 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 TocopherolThis 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
