What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyisobutene
Squalane
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Surfactant
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingWater
Skin ConditioningCastor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPolyisobutene, Squalane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Octyldodecanol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tribehenin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Silica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Glucomannan, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Linoleic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Palmitic Acid, Mentha Piperita Oil, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract, Linolenic Acid, Trihydroxystearin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Water, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Mica, Tin Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491
Dimethicone
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPEG-9 Diglycidyl Ether/Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Synthetic Beeswax, Sodium Benzoate, Stearyl Dimethicone, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylyl Methicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, PEG-9 Diglycidyl Ether/Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, CI 77891, CI 77491
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 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 77491Sodium 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 HyaluronateSorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, it keeps the water and oil ingredients from separating. This keeps formulas stable and smooth.
In a 24 hour occlusive patch test on 56 subjects, 10% sorbitan isostearate was completely non-irritating. Most formulas use less than 10%.
Because it's a fatty acid ester, it may not be fungal acne safe since the Malassezia yeast can utilize it as a nutrient source.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
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
