What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantGlycerin
Humectant
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingC20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Isododecane
EmollientSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Tromethamine
BufferingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingC20-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CI 77891, Glycerin, Methyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Caprylyl Methicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Stearic Acid, Isododecane, Sorbitan Olivate, Silica, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Adenosine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, C20-22 Alcohols, Cetearyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Parfum, CI 77491
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolyacrylamide
C30-45 Olefin
Skin ConditioningC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPropylene Carbonate
SolventTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Stearoxytrimethylsilane
EmollientLaureth-7
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Astringent
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isododecane, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyacrylamide, C30-45 Olefin, C13-14 Isoparaffin, C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone, Parfum, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isononyl Isononanoate, Propylene Carbonate, Titanium Dioxide, Isopentyldiol, Butylene Glycol, Stearoxytrimethylsilane, Laureth-7, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate
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.
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 preservatives
Isododecane 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 IsododecaneParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumSilica, 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 SilicaWater. 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
