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Missha M Signature Real Complete BB Cream SPF 25 PA++ - Light Milky Beige Versus Missha Perfect Cover Serum B.B Cream - 21

BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer
BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on March 07, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both bb, cc, tinted moisturizers. They have a total of 20 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

Ingredient Info

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What's inside

What's inside

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
M Signature Real Complete BB Cream SPF 25 PA++

Water

Skin Conditioning

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

Cyclopentasiloxane

Emollient
Silicon Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Zinc Oxide

Cosmetic Colorant
1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconHelps fight Acne IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Emollient

Phenyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil

Emollient
1 / 0 Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Arbutin

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Emulsifying
Silicon Icon

Sodium Chloride

Masking
Can worsen Dry Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

CI 77015

Cosmetic Colorant

Cyclohexasiloxane

Emollient
Silicon Icon

Sorbitan Isostearate

Emulsifying
1-2 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Caprylyl Methicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Emollient
1 / 2

Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate

Skin Conditioning
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Beeswax

Emulsion Stabilising
0-2 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sorbitan Olivate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Alumina

Abrasive
Exfoliant Icon

Hexyl Laurate

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Talc

Abrasive
1 / 0 Exfoliant Icon

CI 77492

Cosmetic Colorant

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation Icon

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Stabilising

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient
Fatty Alcohol Icon

Stearic Acid

Cleansing
2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water

Masking
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water

Skin Conditioning
May cause irritation Icon

Aluminum Hydroxide

Emollient

CI 77491

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 77499

Cosmetic Colorant

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Ozokerite

Emulsion Stabilising

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Hydrogen Dimethicone

Silicon Icon

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Propylene Carbonate

Solvent

Cholesterol

Emollient
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silicon Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Methicone

Emollient
Silicon Icon

Adenosine

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Bletilla Striata Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Echinacea Purpurea Extract

Moisturising

Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract

Tonic

Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract

Skin Conditioning

Glyceryl Caprylate

Emollient

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Emollient
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Oleic Acid

Emollient
May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Disodium EDTA

Brassica Campestris Sterols

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glycine

Buffering
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water

Skin Conditioning

Punica Granatum Extract

Astringent

Salicornia Herbacea Extract

Skin Conditioning

Propylene Glycol

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Juglans Regia Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Angelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract

Skin Conditioning

Oldenlandia Diffusa Extract

Skin Conditioning

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Cnidium Officinale Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Serine

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Bambusa Textilis Stem Extract

Skin Conditioning

Glutamic Acid

Humectant
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Luffa Cylindrica Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Camellia Japonica Flower Extract

Emollient

Prunus Persica Fruit Extract

Abrasive
Exfoliant Icon

Ganoderma Lucidum Extract

Skin Protecting

Vigna Radiata Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Lecithin

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying
0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Aspartic Acid

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract

Emollient

Leucine

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Alcohol

Antimicrobial
Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Coptis Japonica Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Artemisia Vulgaris Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Alanine

Masking

Lysine

Skin Conditioning

Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Morus Alba Root Extract

Bleaching

Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Beta-Glucan

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Acorus Calamus Root Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract

Masking

Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Rhus Semialata Gall Extract

Skin Conditioning

Arginine

Masking
Good for Scar Healing IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Tyrosine

Masking

Phenylalanine

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Threonine

Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Valine

Masking

Proline

Skin Conditioning

Isoleucine

Skin Conditioning

Asarum Sieboldii Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Iris Ensata Extract

Skin Conditioning

Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract

Astringent

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Bleaching
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Oenanthe Javanica Extract

Antimicrobial

Histidine

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Methionine

Skin Conditioning

Cysteine

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation Icon

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract

Skin Conditioning

Ethyl Hexanediol

Solvent

Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Antioxidant
Vitamin C IconAntioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Prunus Avium Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Scrophularia Buergeriana Root Extract

Emollient

Linaria Japonica Extract

Skin Conditioning

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Astringent

Carica Papaya Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Copper Tripeptide-1

Skin Conditioning
Peptide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

Skin Conditioning
Peptide IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Humectant
Peptide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Tropolone

Skin Conditioning

Water, CI 77891, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Zinc Oxide, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Phenyl Trimethicone, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Arbutin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, CI 77015, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sorbitan Isostearate, Caprylyl Methicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, Beeswax, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Alumina, Hexyl Laurate, Talc, CI 77492, Xanthan Gum, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Caprylyl Glycol, Stearic Acid, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 77491, CI 77499, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ozokerite, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceramide NP, Propylene Carbonate, Cholesterol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Methicone, Adenosine, Bletilla Striata Root Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Squalane, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Oleic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Glycine, Parfum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water, Punica Granatum Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Propylene Glycol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract, Juglans Regia Seed Extract, Angelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract, Oldenlandia Diffusa Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Serine, Bambusa Textilis Stem Extract, Glutamic Acid, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Lecithin, Polysorbate 20, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Aspartic Acid, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Leucine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alcohol, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Alanine, Lysine, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Beta-Glucan, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Rhus Semialata Gall Extract, Arginine, Citric Acid, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Valine, Proline, Isoleucine, Asarum Sieboldii Root Extract, Iris Ensata Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Oenanthe Javanica Extract, Histidine, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Methionine, Cysteine, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract, Ethyl Hexanediol, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Prunus Avium Fruit Extract, Scrophularia Buergeriana Root Extract, Linaria Japonica Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Tropolone

Perfect Cover Serum B.B Cream

Water

Skin Conditioning

Cyclopentasiloxane

Emollient
Silicon Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Titanium Dioxide

Cosmetic Colorant
0 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Iron Oxides

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Emulsifying
Silicon Icon

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Stabilising

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Magnesium Sulfate

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning

CI 77491

Cosmetic Colorant

Palmitic Acid

Emollient
2 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silicon Icon

CI 77499

Cosmetic Colorant

Glyceryl Caprylate

Emollient

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient
Fatty Alcohol Icon

Aluminum Hydroxide

Emollient

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Masking
Oil Icon

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Myristic Acid

Cleansing
3 / 0 Bad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Stearic Acid

Cleansing
2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Santalum Album Oil

Masking
Oil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Bifida Ferment Lysate

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Lactobacillus Ferment

Skin Conditioning

Bifida Ferment Filtrate

Skin Conditioning

Lactococcus Ferment Lysate

Skin Conditioning

Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Lactococcus Ferment

Skin Conditioning

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Antimicrobial
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Lactobacillus/Acerola Cherry Ferment

Skin Protecting

Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract

Skin Conditioning

Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Oryza Sativa Extract

Absorbent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Saccharomyces Ferment

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Beta Vulgaris Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation Icon

Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract

Skin Protecting
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Bacillus Ferment

Skin Conditioning
Good for Skin Texture IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse. 

It is a:

  • Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
  • Emollient, helping to soften skin
  • Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
  • Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives 
Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting

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 Hydroxide
Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

Learn more about Butylene Glycol
Masking, Skin Conditioning

This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol
Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.

Cosmetic Colorant

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 77491
Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 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.

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 Cyclopentasiloxane

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract comes from the root commonly known as carrot (the orange kind we eat!).

This extract contains beta-carotene, a pigment responsible for giving plants the orange color. Beta-carotene is a potent antioxidant. Antioxidants may help reduce the signs of aging.

Beta-carotene is the reason we turn orange if we eat too many carrots.

It should be noted coming into contact with the leaves of wild carrots can cause skin irritation. The sap causes phytophotodermatitis, or sensitivity exposed to sunlight.

This ingredient is created using the edible parts of the carrot.

Learn more about Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.

It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.

Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.

Learn more about Disteardimonium Hectorite
Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

Learn more about Glycerin
Emollient, Emulsifying

Glyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut. It has emollient and emulsifier properties.

As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.

On the other hand, emulsifiers prevent ingredients (such as oil and water) from separating.

Learn more about Glyceryl Caprylate

This ingredient comes as a powder made up of small, porous, microbeads. It is used to add a silky feel to products and also helps absorb oil.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

Learn more about Pentylene Glycol
Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.

Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.

Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

Learn more about Stearic Acid

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.

As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.

Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. 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. Stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water
Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

Learn more about Xanthan Gum

When to use

2 Routines
50% use in am
50% use in pm
100% use every day

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Buildable 100% Good Color 100% Long Lasting 100%