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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientMethyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
EmulsifyingSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion StabilisingHexyl Laurate
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingPropylene Carbonate
SolventSodium Benzoate
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAcorus Calamus Root Extract
PerfumingCornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
AntioxidantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCastanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Isododecane, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Phenyl Trimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Sodium Chloride, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Microcrystalline Wax, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Synthetic Beeswax, Hexyl Laurate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Propylene Carbonate, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Talc
AbrasiveNylon-12
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Kaolin
AbrasiveIsoamyl Laurate
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientMagnesium Myristate
Polyester-4
Skin ConditioningBoron Nitride
AbsorbentCI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeDimethiconol
EmollientDecylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydrated Silica
AbrasiveMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Alumina
AbrasiveMagnesium Oxide
AbsorbentTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Nylon-12, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Kaolin, Isoamyl Laurate, Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Magnesium Myristate, Polyester-4, Boron Nitride, CI 77120, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethiconol, Decylene Glycol, Hydrated Silica, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Alumina, Magnesium Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, CI 19140
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 DimethiconePhenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.
Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.
As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.
Learn more about Phenyl TrimethiconeSynthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteThis ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.