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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberCetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsion StabilisingCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingOctocrylene
UV AbsorberZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
EmulsifyingMagnesium Sulfate
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantQuaternium-90 Bentonite
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientAcrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningTrimethylsiloxysilicate/Dimethiconol Crosspolymer
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantAdenosine
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingPullulan
Fructooligosaccharides
HumectantBetaine
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantLeptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientMadecassoside
AntioxidantBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
HumectantMaltodextrin
AbsorbentCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningAngelica Archangelica Root Extract
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningPistacia Lentiscus Gum
MaskingViola Tricolor Extract
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingMelilotus Officinalis Extract
AstringentChaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract
AntioxidantCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningPhaseolus Angularis Seed Extract
AntioxidantWater, Titanium Dioxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Niacinamide, Octocrylene, Zinc Oxide, Caprylyl Methicone, Alcohol Denat., Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Magnesium Sulfate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, CI 77492, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate/Dimethiconol Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Centella Asiatica Extract, CI 77491, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Stearic Acid, CI 77499, Adenosine, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Pullulan, Fructooligosaccharides, Betaine, Glycerin, Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Madecassoside, Beta-Glucan, Honey Extract, Maltodextrin, Ceramide NP, Angelica Archangelica Root Extract, Tocopherol, Phytosphingosine, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Viola Tricolor Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Melilotus Officinalis Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantAlcohol
AntimicrobialPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningLauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
Perlite
AbsorbentSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Chloride
MaskingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePolymethylsilsesquioxane
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantGlycerin
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingLecithin
EmollientCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientIsostearic Acid
CleansingPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Silica
AbrasiveCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Perlite, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Chloride, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Mica, Aluminum Hydroxide, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Lecithin, Cellulose Gum, Isopropyl Myristate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isostearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Silica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
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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.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideButylene 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 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.
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinIsododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecaneThis silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl SilylateTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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