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Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Isododecane
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientParfum
Masking
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Water, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, CI 77891, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Isododecane, Butylene Glycol, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, CI 77492, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, CI 15985, Disteardimonium Hectorite, CI 77499, Diisostearyl Malate, CI 15850, Phenoxyethanol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Parfum, Propylene Carbonate, CI 17200, CI 42090
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientSilk Powder
Skin ConditioningTribehenin
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Sesquistearate
Emulsifying
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isododecane, Silk Powder, Tribehenin, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Diisostearyl Malate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Sorbitan Sesquistearate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
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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.
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 77891Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
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 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 CrosspolymerIsododecane 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 ParfumThis ingredient is a form of glycerin with emulsifying and emollient properties.
As an emulsifier, this ingredient helps keep products together while adding a thick texture. The manufacturer states this ingredient has emollient properties. Emollients help keep the skin hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate is created by reacting diglycerin and isostearic acid. Due to the isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-2 TriisostearateThis ingredient is used in makeup and skincare to thicken formulas, reduce shine, and give skin a silky-smooth feel.
It’s a white silicone powder that sits in fine lines and pores to blur their appearance though its effectiveness depends on the particle size.
You'll typically find this ingredient in amounts between 0.1-20%.
Learn more about Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane CrosspolymerVP/Hexadecene Copolymer is a synthetic film-forming agent. It has both water and oil loving properties, allowing it to create a flexible, even film on the skin.
This ingredient helps enhance texture, smoothness, and wear resistance in makeup products while reducing tackiness.
