What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Kaolin
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Propanediol
Solvent
Lecithin
Emollient
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Rhodiola Rosea Extract
EmollientEchinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Kunzea Pomifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSyzygium Luehmannii Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Kaolin, Silica, Propanediol, Lecithin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopherol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Maltodextrin, Kunzea Pomifera Fruit Extract, Syzygium Luehmannii Fruit Extract, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit Extract, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene, Linalool, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPhenylisopropyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Anigozanthos Flavidus Flower Extract
AntiseborrhoeicSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Globularia Alypum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polysilicone-1
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPolysilicone-11
Disodium EDTA
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Propanediol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone, Anigozanthos Flavidus Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Globularia Alypum Leaf Extract, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Caprylyl Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysilicone-1, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polysilicone-11, Disodium EDTA, C12-14 Pareth-12, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
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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 also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCi 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 GlycerinParfum 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 ParfumPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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
