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Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientLauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Honey Extract
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Alumina
Abrasive
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, CI 77891, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Propanediol, Glycerin, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Isododecane, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Honey Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract, Diisostearyl Malate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide, Octyldodecanol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Ceramide NP, Lactobacillus, Phytosphingosine, Madecassoside, Tocopherol, Mica, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Perfuming
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Quaternium-18 Hectorite
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingChrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Quaternium-18 Hectorite, Magnesium Stearate, Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77891
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These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Methicone is a synthetic and lightweight silicone fluid. It gives products a silky, dry-touch finish without the heaviness of pure oils.
Though the EU CosIng Database lists this ingredient as a skin conditioner, it is also used for sensory reasons. It spreads easily, cuts greasiness, and reduces tackiness.
This ingredient is volatile which means it will mostly evaporate (but it evaporates slower than older cyclomethicones, like Cyclotetrasiloxane).
Typical concentration ranges from 1-30% depending on if it's being used to tweak the feel of a product or acting as the main emollient.
Learn more about Caprylyl MethiconeCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractCi 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 77891Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeGlycerin (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 GlycerinWater. 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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