What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingPolyethylene
Abrasive
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningVolcanic Ash
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone, Silica, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Ceresin, Polyethylene, Microcrystalline Wax, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbitan Olivate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hexylene Glycol, Water, Volcanic Ash, 1,2-Hexanediol, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Propanediol
Solvent
Nylon-11
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Corn Starch Modified
AbsorbentBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Lens Esculenta Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingShorea Robusta Seed Butter
Emollient
Coffea Arabica Seed Oil
Masking
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Moonstone Powder
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Ethyl Stearate
Emollient
Ethyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethyl Oleate
Emollient
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Ethyl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Malic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Silica, Propanediol, Nylon-11, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Corn Starch Modified, Bakuchiol, Parfum, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Lens Esculenta Seed Extract, Shorea Robusta Seed Butter, Coffea Arabica Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Tocopherol, Moonstone Powder, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Ethyl Stearate, Ethyl Palmitate, Ethyl Oleate, Ethyl Linoleate, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Ethyl Macadamiate, Malic Acid, Sodium Carbomer, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Silica, 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
