What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Kaolin
AbrasiveHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
MaskingRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventBackhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract
AstringentThymus Vulgaris Extract
PerfumingDimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Kaolin, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Titanium Dioxide, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Silica, 1,2-Hexanediol, CI 77491, CI 19140, Parfum, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, CI 77499, Diisostearyl Malate, CI 15850, Water, Methylpropanediol, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningDiphenyl Dimethicone
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTrimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone
Diglycerin
HumectantCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientSqualane
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
MaskingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAmmonium Polyacrylate
StabilisingLinalool
PerfumingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeButylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Chloride
MaskingCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingTocopherol
AntioxidantWater, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Diglycerin, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Squalane, CI 77891, CI 19140, CI 17200, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Benzoate, CI 15985, Parfum, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ammonium Polyacrylate, Linalool, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, CI 42090, Hexyl Cinnamal, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
CI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumTocopherol (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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water