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Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventIsostearic Acid
CleansingIsododecane
EmollientMethyl Dihydroabietate
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSilica
AbrasivePolyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantSodium Chloride
MaskingJojoba Esters
EmollientSr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1
HumectantAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientOpuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
EmollientBoron Nitride
AbsorbentPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeMica
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
MaskingSodium Benzoate
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Propanediol, Isostearic Acid, Isododecane, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Silica, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Jojoba Esters, Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Boron Nitride, Potassium Sorbate, Mica, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantKaolin
AbrasiveDimethicone
EmollientBoron Nitride
AbsorbentTribehenin
EmollientPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningPolyethylene
AbrasiveAloe Barbadensis Leaf
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentPerlite
AbsorbentPolyisobutene
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Trisiloxane
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Kaolin, Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Tribehenin, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Polyethylene, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Maris Sal, Silica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Caprylyl Glycol, Lactobacillus, Maltodextrin, Perlite, Polyisobutene, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Trisiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891, Zinc Oxide
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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.
Boron Nitride is compound consisting of boron and nitrogen. It is used to absorb oil and modify adherence/ slip in products.
This means it is often used in makeup products to help them last longer.
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 GlycolCi 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 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
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 77891Glycerin (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 GlycerinSilica, 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 SilicaWater. 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