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Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientPropanediol
SolventPropylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantNiacinamide
SmoothingDisiloxane
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
AntioxidantScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingArtemisia Capillaris Extract
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin ConditioningLauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPerfluorooctyl Triethoxysilane
Tocopherol
AntioxidantButylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Zinc Oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Propanediol, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Caprylyl Methicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Niacinamide, Disiloxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Mica, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Perfluorooctyl Triethoxysilane, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialButylene Glycol
HumectantCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningLauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
Niacinamide
SmoothingSodium Chloride
MaskingCetyl Dimethicone
EmollientPEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
EmulsifyingPEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
StabilisingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPropanediol
SolventPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantStearic Acid
CleansingSodium Benzoate
MaskingDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientParfum
MaskingAcrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningTriethyl Citrate
MaskingPolysilicone-11
Potassium Sorbate
PreservativeTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantDisodium EDTA
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientIsostearic Acid
CleansingLecithin
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingKappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientHibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Flower Extract
MoisturisingWater, Methyl Trimethicone, CI 77891, Dimethicone, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Sodium Chloride, Cetyl Dimethicone, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propanediol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, CI 77492, Stearic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Diisostearyl Malate, Parfum, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Triethyl Citrate, Polysilicone-11, Potassium Sorbate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, CI 77491, Disodium EDTA, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Adenosine, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 77499, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Flower Extract
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolButyloctyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter structurally similar to octisalate. It is a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. This ingredient helps evenly spread out ingredients.
According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for pairing with micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateCi 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.
Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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 PropanediolTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateWater. 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