What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTalc
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Silica
Abrasive
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Nylon-12
Methicone
Emollient
Cholesteryl Stearate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Diethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientEthylhexyl Hydroxystearate
Emollient
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Talc, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Silica, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Nylon-12, Methicone, Cholesteryl Stearate, Tocopherol, BHT, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Sodium Dehydroacetate, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Propylene Carbonate
SolventParfum
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Fructose
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingUrea
Buffering
Disodium Deceth-6 Sulfosuccinate
CleansingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
Emollient
Laureth-30
CleansingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Maltose
MaskingSodium Lactate
Buffering
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glucose
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingEugenol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Geraniol
Perfuming
Silybum Marianum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Pantolactone
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Mica, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Chloride, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Propylene Carbonate, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Alcohol Denat., Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Fructose, Sodium Hydroxide, Urea, Disodium Deceth-6 Sulfosuccinate, Maltodextrin, Retinyl Palmitate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Laureth-30, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hexyl Cinnamal, Allantoin, Maltose, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Trehalose, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Linalool, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Lactobacillus, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glucose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Eugenol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Geraniol, Silybum Marianum Seed Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Pantolactone, BHT, Limonene, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
BHT 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 BHTCi 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 77891Mica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Learn more about MicaSodium Dehydroacetate is a synthetic preservative and sodium salt form of dehydroacetic acid. It stops bacteria, mold, and yeast from growing in your products at low concentrations.
Clinical testing found it to be non-irritating, non-sensitizing, and non-photosensitizing. It's also not significantly absorbed through skin.
There are a very small number of reported cases of contact dermatitis in cases linked to wound-care creams used over compromised skin (rather than skincare).
Overall, this is a well-studied and low-risk preservative just doing its job.
Typical concentrations run up to 0.6%, which is also the maximum amount permitted under both EU CosIng regulations and US FDA guidelines.
Learn more about Sodium DehydroacetateTocopherol 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 Trimethylsiloxysilicate
