What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantBis-Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Isohexadecane
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientDiphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Alumina
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientC20-24 Olefin
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Propylene Carbonate
SolventParfum
Masking
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Grandiflora Extract
Skin ConditioningCapsicum Annuum Extract
MaskingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Water, CI 77891, Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Isohexadecane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Diphenyl Dimethicone, CI 77492, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone, Stearyl Dimethicone, Alumina, Butylene Glycol, Boron Nitride, Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, CI 77491, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, C20-24 Olefin, Silica, Propylene Carbonate, Parfum, CI 77499, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Portulaca Grandiflora Extract, Capsicum Annuum Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Undecane
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Galactoarabinan
Propanediol
Solvent
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Tridecane
Perfuming
Lecithin
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Dipeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Glycerin, Undecane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Mica, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Silica, Galactoarabinan, Propanediol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Tridecane, Lecithin, Caffeine, Panthenol, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Dipeptide-2, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Glyceryl Oleate, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Sodium Gluconate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Phenethyl Alcohol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77742
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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.
This ingredient is a lightweight 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. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCi 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 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created CI 77492 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 77492Ci 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.
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 77891Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSilica, 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.
Learn more about SilicaWater. 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
