What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Polysilicone-11
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Diamond Powder
Abrasive
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Lysophosphatidic Acid
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Methicone
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningAmodimethicone
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Alumina
Abrasive
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer
Calcium Silicate
AbsorbentVp/Va Copolymer
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingLaureth-12
EmulsifyingLysolecithin
EmulsifyingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Iron Oxides
Cyclopentasiloxane, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Isononyl Isononanoate, Silica, Polysilicone-11, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Diamond Powder, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Saccharide Isomerate, Lysophosphatidic Acid, BHT, Lecithin, Oleanolic Acid, Mica, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Methicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Amodimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Alumina, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer, Calcium Silicate, Vp/Va Copolymer, Dimethiconol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Laureth-12, Lysolecithin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyurethane-35
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventPhenylpropanol
Masking
Water, Polyurethane-35, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Cocos Nucifera Water, Tocopheryl Acetate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Xanthan Gum, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Phenylpropanol
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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.
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
Learn more about PhenoxyethanolWater. 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
