What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientMagnesium Sulfate
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Isobutyl PEG/PPG-10/7/Dimethicone Copolymer
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Caprylyl Methicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, Propylene Carbonate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Magnesium Sulfate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Bis-Isobutyl PEG/PPG-10/7/Dimethicone Copolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientNylon-12
Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isohexadecane
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCalcium Gluconate
HumectantPerlite
AbsorbentMagnesium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientIsobutane
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Nylon-12, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Silica, Butylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Pentylene Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Calcium Gluconate, Perlite, Magnesium Gluconate, Tocopherol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Isobutane, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
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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.
Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
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 77891Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeDisteardimonium 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 HectoriteIsododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecaneMagnesium Sulfate is a salt. More specifically, it is an epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
Despite having ‘sulfate’ in the name, it isn’t a surfactant or cleansing agent like sodium lauryl sulfate. Unlike those sulfates, magnesium sulfate doesn’t have the same cleansing or foaming properties (it's simply a type of salt).
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
You can find this ingredient in sea water or mineral deposits.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfatePeg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.
According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.
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.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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 WaterThis 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.
