What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Silica
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Stachys Officinalis Callus Lysate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Silica, Water, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Plankton Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer, Potassium Sorbate, Lauroyl Lysine, Stachys Officinalis Callus Lysate, Citric Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, CI 77492, CI 77491, Sodium Dehydroacetate
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Isoceteth-10
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Fomes Officinalis Extract
Skin ProtectingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Silica, Niacinamide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Phenoxyethanol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Isoceteth-10, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Mica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Fomes Officinalis Extract, CI 77492, CI 77491, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 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 77492Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSilica, 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 SilicaSynthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteWater. 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!
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