What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
C13-14 Alkane
SolventPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Diethylhexyl Carbonate
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Magnesium Sulfate
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Stearoyl Inulin
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Collagen
Moisturising
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEthyl Hexanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, C13-14 Alkane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Mica, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Stearoyl Inulin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Disodium EDTA, Caffeine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Collagen, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract, Ethyl Hexanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, CI 77891, CI 77491
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Paraffin
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantParaffinum Liquidum, Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Silica, Paraffin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cera Microcristallina, Phenoxyethanol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, BHT, CI 77891, CI 77499, CI 77491, CI 77492
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 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 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 77891Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
Learn more about PhenoxyethanolSilica, 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 SilicaTocopherol 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 Tocopherol
