What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTriethylhexanoin
MaskingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
Skin ConditioningCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingLilium Tigrinum Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingMyristica Fragrans Extract
MaskingLuffa Cylindrica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer
Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningTriethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Magnesium Palmitoyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningSodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate
CleansingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropylene Carbonate
SolventAlumina
Abrasive
Sodium Citrate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Parfum
Masking
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Triethylhexanoin, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tromethamine, Lilium Tigrinum Extract, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Myristica Fragrans Extract, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit Extract, Zinc Stearate, Panthenol, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Palmitoyl Proline, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone, Adenosine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Magnesium Palmitoyl Glutamate, Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate, Dipropylene Glycol, Propylene Carbonate, Alumina, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silica, Tocopherol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Parfum, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Mica, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientIsostearyl Neopentanoate
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientBis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
MaskingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Magnesium Sulfate
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Trehalose
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Silica
Abrasive
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientBenzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
C24-28 Alkyl Methicone
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Serine
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Propylene Carbonate
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlgin
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingGlyceryl Polyacrylate
Pullulan
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingIron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Talc, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isododecane, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Trehalose, Urea, Potassium Sorbate, Silica, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Aluminum Hydroxide, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, C24-28 Alkyl Methicone, Pentylene Glycol, Serine, Dehydroacetic Acid, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Algin, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Phosphate, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Pullulan, Tocopherol, Potassium Phosphate, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
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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.
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 HydroxideDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 DimethiconeThis ingredient is a silicone elastomer that works as a texture enhancer, adds a silky slip, and also helps absorb excess oil.
Because it's a large macromolecule that's insoluble in water and chemically inert, it's not expected to penetrate or be absorbed into skin.
Human patch tests with a facial lotion containing 1% of this ingredient found no sensitization.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDisteardimonium 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 is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinThis ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateSilica, 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 SilicaChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
