What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl PCA
HumectantDimethicone
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSoy Acid
EmollientZiyu Glycoside I
Skin ConditioningPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Alumina
Abrasive
PEG-8 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Magnesium Hydride
Antioxidant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCholesteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Silica
Abrasive
Glycogen
HumectantCholesterol
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl PCA, Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, Soy Acid, Ziyu Glycoside I, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Alumina, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Magnesium Hydride, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Cholesteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Glycogen, Cholesterol
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Calcium Oxide
BufferingPalmitamine Oxide
CleansingZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract
AntiseborrhoeicCyclomethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientCetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Decanamide
Skin ConditioningPolydiethylsiloxane
Emollient
Silicon/Titanium/Cerium/Zinc Oxides
Glycerin
Humectant
Bis-Methoxypropylamido Isodocosane
EmollientEucalyptus Maculata Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingMethyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Oxidized Keratin
Skin ConditioningBarium/Calcium/Silicon/Titanium Oxide
Hydrobromic Acid
BufferingDextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Dimethicone, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Calcium Oxide, Palmitamine Oxide, Zinc Oxide, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Decanamide, Polydiethylsiloxane, Silicon/Titanium/Cerium/Zinc Oxides, Glycerin, Bis-Methoxypropylamido Isodocosane, Eucalyptus Maculata Extract, Potassium Hydroxide, Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane, Trisiloxane, Hydrolyzed Oxidized Keratin, Barium/Calcium/Silicon/Titanium Oxide, Hydrobromic Acid, Dextrin Palmitate, Cetyl Dimethicone
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cyclopentasiloxane, 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 Dimethicone
