What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Silica
Abrasive
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Bentonite
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientWater, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Silica, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Dimethicone, Bentonite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Elastin
Water
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHomosalate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingIsododecane
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
MaskingVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
CI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantLecithin
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Thymol Trimethoxycinnamate
Antioxidant
Glutathione
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Tocopheryl Linoleate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningWater, Phenyl Trimethicone, CI 77891, Homosalate, Propanediol, Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Titanium Dioxide, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Niacinamide, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Isododecane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Synthetic Wax, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Sodium Chloride, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, CI 77492, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Parfum, CI 77163, Sodium Metaphosphate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77491, Lecithin, Adenosine, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isostearic Acid, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, CI 77499, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Thymol Trimethoxycinnamate, Glutathione, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
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 GlycolDimethicone 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 DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinTocopherol (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 TocopherolWater. 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
