What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Tapioca Starch
Laureth-23
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Methylparaben
Preservative
Arachidic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Trisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOleic Acid
Emollient
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Pearl
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Trideceth-9
EmulsifyingCurcuma Aromatica Root Oil
Skin Conditioning
Decylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Tapioca Starch, Laureth-23, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Hydroxide, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dimethicone, Myristic Acid, Methylparaben, Arachidic Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Trisodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Oleic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hydrolyzed Pearl, Sodium Hyaluronate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trideceth-9, Curcuma Aromatica Root Oil, Decylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Polysilicone-13
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingPolystyrene
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientHydrogen Dimethicone
Methylparaben
Preservative
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dimethicone, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Polysilicone-15, Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polysilicone-13, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Polystyrene, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Titanium Dioxide, Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, Silica, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Methylparaben
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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.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 DimethiconeMethylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
