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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPropanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientLauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Honey Extract
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Alumina
Abrasive
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, CI 77492, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, CI 77891, Methyl Trimethicone, CI 77491, Propanediol, Caprylyl Methicone, Glycerin, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, CI 77499, Isododecane, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Mica, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Honey Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract, Diisostearyl Malate, Octyldodecanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Alumina, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ceramide NP, Lactobacillus, Phytosphingosine, Madecassoside, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Cellulose
AbsorbentC13-15 Alkane
SolventSd Alcohol 40-B
Astringent
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phytic Acid
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningIron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methyl Trimethicone, Lauryl Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cellulose, C13-15 Alkane, Sd Alcohol 40-B, Sorbitan Isostearate, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phytic Acid, Tocopherol, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCi 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.
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 DimethiconeThis ingredient is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.
This ingredient is a type of elastomer.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMethyl Trimethicone is a type of silicone. It is a solvent and emulsifier.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Methyl Trimethicone does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Methyl TrimethiconeTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
