What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone
Isohexadecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Polypropylsilsesquioxane
Stearyl Heptanoate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer
Alumina
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Limonene
Perfuming
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPolybutylene Terephthalate
Silica
Abrasive
Magnesium Silicate
AbsorbentSilica Silylate
EmollientEthylene/Va Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates Copolymer
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane, Polyethylene, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Dimethicone, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Stearyl Heptanoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer, Alumina, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Limonene, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polybutylene Terephthalate, Silica, Magnesium Silicate, Silica Silylate, Ethylene/Va Copolymer, Acrylates Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Benzyl Benzoate, Tin Oxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopherol, Parfum, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 45410, CI 15850, CI 45380, Mica, CI 15985, CI 19140, CI 77163, CI 17200, CI 42090, CI 75470
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
BufferingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientHydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Hexyl Laurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopherol, Silica, Panthenol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77007, CI 77288
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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.
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 HydroxideCi 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.
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeDSG is used as a surfactant.
Surfactants are cleansing ingredients that help remove oil, dirt, and other impurities from the skin. They work by reducing surface tension between water and oils/dirt to allow them to be easily rinsed away.
Isododecane 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 IsododecanePentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSynthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteTocopherol (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 Tocopherol
