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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Iron Oxides
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Magnesium Sulfate
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Santalum Album Oil
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Lactobacillus/Acerola Cherry Ferment
Skin ProtectingLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Iron Oxides, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Pentylene Glycol, CI 77491, Palmitic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77499, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Tocopherol, Santalum Album Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Acerola Cherry Ferment, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Bacillus Ferment
Zinc Oxide 20.4%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientC9-12 Alkane
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Silica
Abrasive
Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Squalane
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningXanthophylls
Skin ConditioningChenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Copaifera Officinalis Resin
MaskingPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Artemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming
Myrtus Communis Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Capitatum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 20.4%, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isononyl Isononanoate, C9-12 Alkane, Glycerin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate, Magnesium Sulfate, Silica, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Niacinamide, Squalane, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Pisum Sativum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Tocopherol, Benzyl Alcohol, Beta-Carotene, Xanthophylls, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Copaifera Officinalis Resin, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Myrtus Communis Oil, Pelargonium Capitatum Leaf Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, Iron Oxides, CI 77492, CI 77499
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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.
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 GlycolThis 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 TriglycerideCaprylyl 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 GlycolCi 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 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.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is the oil from the bergamot orange. It is native to Italy.
This ingredient is used to add fragrance to products. It contains limonene, linalool, and linalyl acetate.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
When used topically, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is a photosensitizer due to its furanocoumarins. Photosensitizers make the skin and eyes much more sensitive to sunlight. Photosensitizers are linked to skin cancer.
However, more cosmetics using Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil are removing the furanocoumarins.
Bergamot oil was also found to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil is oil from the peel of an orange fruit.
Limonene and linalool make up the majority of oils from citrus peels. Limonene has a "citrus" fragrance. Citrus peels also contain flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
Citrus peel is also a rich source of flavonoids. Flavonoids are natural antioxidants and help protect your skin against damage. Flavonoids are a group of compounds naturally found in vegetables and fruits.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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 GlycerinLavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil. It is considered a fragrancing ingredient.
Lavender imparts a famous scent. While the smell is lovely, this ingredient and may sensitize skin in topical products. This is because about 85% of the oil is made up of linalool and linalyl acetate.
When exposed to air, these two compounds become strong allergens. This ingredient exhibits cytotoxicity at low concentrations; amounts of 0.25% have been shown to damage skin cells.
A study from Japan found this ingredient caused lavender sensitivity after widespread exposure.
Lavender essential oil has some antimicrobial, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. However, the cons of this ingredient may outweight the pros.
More research is needed to confirm lavender essential oil's effects when used in aromatherapy.
Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.
Learn more about Lavandula Angustifolia OilMagnesium Sulfate is a salt. More specifically, it is an epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
Despite having ‘sulfate’ in the name, it isn’t a surfactant or cleansing agent like sodium lauryl sulfate. Unlike those sulfates, magnesium sulfate doesn’t have the same cleansing or foaming properties (it's simply a type of salt).
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
You can find this ingredient in sea water or mineral deposits.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfatePelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil is the pressed oil of the Rose Geranium plant. It is volatile, meaning it evaporates off the skin.
Fragrant components of Rose Geranium include citronellol and geraniol. These may cause allergies and skin-sensitivity. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
The scent of Rose Geranium closely resembles traditional roses.
Learn more about Pelargonium Graveolens Flower OilTocopherol (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 TocopherolWater. 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 WaterThis ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
