What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-11
Propanediol
SolventSilica
AbrasiveDimethicone
EmollientC15-19 Alkane
SolventDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentHamamelis Virginiana Water
AstringentPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePvp
Emulsion StabilisingPullulan
Hydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantLaureth-12
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingWater, Polysilicone-11, Propanediol, Silica, Dimethicone, C15-19 Alkane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Niacinamide, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Phenoxyethanol, Pvp, Pullulan, Hydroxyacetophenone, Laureth-12, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Silica, 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 Silica