What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclotetrasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor
UV Absorber
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Propylparaben
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Pearl Extract
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBHT
Antioxidant
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Isobornyl Acetate
Masking
Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientHydrogen Dimethicone
Methicone
Emollient
Water, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Mica, Phenyl Trimethicone, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone, 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Squalane, Sorbitan Oleate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Silica, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Pearl Extract, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Xanthan Gum, BHT, Dimethiconol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycine Soja Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Persea Gratissima Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Bisabolol, Isobornyl Acetate, Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Linoleic Acid, Tocopherol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Methicone
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientMagnesium Sulfate
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Trehalose
Humectant
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPropylene Carbonate
SolventAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isododecane, Alcohol Denat., Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Caprylyl Methicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Niacinamide, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Magnesium Sulfate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Trehalose, Zinc Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Aluminum Hydroxide, Propylene Carbonate, Allantoin, BHT, Hydrated Silica, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideBHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTButylene 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 GlycolCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone 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 DimethiconeEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Tocopherol (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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. 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
