What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol Cocoate
Emulsifying
Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningDiamond Powder
Abrasive
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Histidine
Humectant
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningLeucine
Skin ConditioningLysine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Alanine
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Serine
Masking
Threonine
Tyrosine
MaskingValine
MaskingSodium Phytate
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Silica
Abrasive
Ethylcellulose
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAspartic Acid
Masking
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysilicone-11
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Water, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Isostearyl Alcohol, Mica, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Diamond Powder, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Glutamic Acid, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Phenylalanine, Alanine, Arginine, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Tyrosine, Valine, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Lactate, Silica, Ethylcellulose, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Aspartic Acid, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Phosphate, Polysilicone-11, Titanium Dioxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, CI 77491, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone Silylate
Sucrose
Humectant
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Hypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingGelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingPoria Cocos Sclerotium Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingMorus Bombycis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
EmollientCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder
Abrasive
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Isododecane
EmollientAcrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
Laureth-21
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Magnesium Myristate
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysilicone-11, Silica, Dimethicone Silylate, Sucrose, Isopentyldiol, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Morus Bombycis Root Extract, Algae Extract, Caffeine, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Polysorbate 20, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Saccharide Isomerate, Laureth-7, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearyl Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Polyethylene, Isododecane, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer, Laureth-21, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Myristate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, Mica, CI 77163, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
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 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 77491Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeMica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Learn more about MicaPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Polysilicone-11 is a film-forming silicone that creates a non-tacky and matte finish on the skin. It's commonly used to improve texture, absorb excess oil, and help active ingredients spread evenly.
Due to its "rubber-like" structure, it stays on the skin's surface instead of being absorbed. On the skin, it creates a flexible layer that enhances wearability and stability.
Silica, 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 SilicaSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
