What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polypropylsilsesquioxane
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Silica
Abrasive
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Methyl Trimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Glycerin, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Lauroyl Lysine, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Silica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Silica Silylate, Tocopherol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Methylpropanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Paraffinum Liquidum, Sodium Chloride, Cetyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
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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.
Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a lightweight silicone that mostly acts as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics. Its the reason your products feel silky, fast-spreading, and non-greasy.
Since D5 is volatile, it does its thing and then evaporates off the skin quickly.
The safety profile of this ingredient is reassuring; the US CIR Expert Panel concluded D5 is safe as used in cosmetics and Health Canada concluded that D5 is not harmful to human health or the environment as currently used in cosmetics
There's a study that people mention about D5 in a rat study showing tumors. This study is related to long-term inhalation of high D5 levels.
Regulatory bodies have judged this study to be not applicable in topical skincare since skin absorption of D5 is very low and we're not really inhaling huge amounts of D5.
The only restriction for this ingredient is environmental. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) restricted D5 in wash-off cosmetics at or above 0.1% due to their persistence in water.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.
Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.
This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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