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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientPropylene Glycol
HumectantCyclomethicone
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Chloride
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantDMDM Hydantoin
PreservativeCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Phenyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isododecane, Propylene Glycol, Cyclomethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Magnesium Stearate, Sodium Chloride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, DMDM Hydantoin, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialBoron Nitride
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
HumectantPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Hydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingDimethiconol
EmollientChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isododecane, Dimethicone, CI 77891, Alcohol Denat., Boron Nitride, Butylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Hydroxyacetophenone, CI 77492, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Chlorphenesin, CI 77491, Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 77499
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene 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.
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.
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 DimethiconeIsododecane 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 IsododecanePeg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.
According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Phenyl 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 TrimethiconeWater. 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