What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Silica
Abrasive
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin Isostearate
Skin ConditioningPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningC9-12 Alkane
SolventDilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Silica, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Dextrin Isostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Triheptanoin, C9-12 Alkane, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Ceramide Ng, Dehydroacetic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Ascorbyl Palmitate
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Silica, 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.
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