What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientHydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Emollient
Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
CI 42090
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
CI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientAnemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Water, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, CI 42090, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Dna, CI 45410, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Petrolatum
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Phytosteryl Oleate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningCollagen
Moisturising
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Bran
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientMannose
HumectantEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Glucose
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Petrolatum, Paraffinum Liquidum, Microcrystalline Wax, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Polyethylene, Phytosteryl Oleate, Tocopherol, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Collagen, Tripeptide-1, Phytosterols, Avena Sativa Bran, Sodium Hyaluronate, Water, Isohexadecane, Mannose, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Glucose, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolHydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneThis silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl SilylateWater. 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
