What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Benzoyl Peroxide 10%
Water
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
CleansingSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBenzoyl Peroxide 10%, Water, Carbomer, Decyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, PEG-40 Stearate, Propanediol, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearic Acid, Xanthan Gum
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
CI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Menthol
Masking
Menthoxypropanediol
Masking
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Tribehenin
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Hydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract
MaskingSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientStearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Sea Salt
Abrasive
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Achillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingPhytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alumina
Abrasive
Aluminum Distearate
Emulsion StabilisingDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Dimyristate
Emulsion StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantDimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientPolyisobutene
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Magnesium Myristate
Aluminum Chloride
AstringentTin Oxide
Abrasive
Cerium Oxide
Water
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Perfluorooctyl Triethoxysilane
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77120, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Silica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Boron Nitride, Menthol, Menthoxypropanediol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Tribehenin, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Hydroxyapatite, Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Stearyl Dimethicone, Sea Salt, Ceramide NP, Squalane, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Alumina, Aluminum Distearate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Aluminum Dimyristate, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyisobutene, Tocopherol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Magnesium Myristate, Aluminum Chloride, Tin Oxide, Cerium Oxide, Water, Aluminum Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Talc, Perfluorooctyl Triethoxysilane, Mica, Lauroyl Lysine, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, 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.
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeSilica, 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 SilicaStearic Acid is a fatty acid that is already found in your skin. It's one of the free fatty acids that works alongside ceramides and cholesterols to maintain your barrier.
In cosmetics, it is a multitasker:
Safety-wise, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded it to be safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Free stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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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