What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Chloride
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Davurica Bud Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract
CleansingCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cyclohexasiloxane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, CI 77492, Sodium Chloride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, CI 77499, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77491, Aluminum Hydroxide, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Rosa Davurica Bud Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Glycerin
Humectant
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientPropylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientLauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolymethyl Methacrylate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Tribehenin
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Silica
Abrasive
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Zinc Oxide, Glycerin, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Methyl Trimethicone, CI 77891, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isododecane, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Polymethyl Methacrylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Cyclopentasiloxane, Magnesium Sulfate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tribehenin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Silica, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Madecassoside, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, CI 77492, CI 77491, 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.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideCi 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 77491Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 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 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone 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 CrosspolymerDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. 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
