What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
C13-15 Alkane
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tribehenin
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Punica Granatum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylene Carbonate
SolventAlpinia Galanga Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTrisodium EDTA
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Isohexadecane, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Butylene Glycol, C13-15 Alkane, Glycerin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Tribehenin, Polysilicone-11, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Maltodextrin, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Punica Granatum Seed Extract, Propylene Carbonate, Alpinia Galanga Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Trisodium EDTA, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Glycerin
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Laureth-12
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Tuber Aestivum Extract
Skin ProtectingAlteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Glycerin, Mica, Methyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tocopherol, Laureth-12, Potassium Sorbate, Hexylene Glycol, Parfum, Tuber Aestivum Extract, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Tin Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
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 a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.
Ci 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 77891Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeDisteardimonium 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 HectoriteGlycerin 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 GlycerinIsododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecanePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
This ingredient is also known as PMMA. It is a polymer microsphere, composed of tiny, perfectly spherical particles formed from repeating units.
In cosmetics, PMMA is mainly used to give a soft or blurring effect. The transparent particles are able to scatter light and help reduce the appearance of fine-lines and imperfections.
PMMA is also able to enhance the texture of products by add a smooth feel.
Learn more about Polymethyl MethacrylatePolysilicone-11 is a film-forming silicone that creates a non-tacky and matte finish on the skin. It's commonly used to improve texture, absorb excess oil, and help active ingredients spread evenly.
Due to its "rubber-like" structure, it stays on the skin's surface instead of being absorbed. On the skin, it creates a flexible layer that enhances wearability and stability.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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.
