What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffin
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Polyacrylate-21
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Steareth-20
CleansingTriethanolamine
BufferingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Tribehenin
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Polybutene
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTrideceth-6 Phosphate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantLauric Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17
Skin Conditioning
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Diamond Powder
Abrasive
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Paraffin, Butylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Polyacrylate-21, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Stearic Acid, Steareth-20, Triethanolamine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Tribehenin, Silica, Steareth-2, Acacia Senegal Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polybutene, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Trideceth-6 Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Allantoin, Dipropylene Glycol, Lauric Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Diamond Powder, CI 77499
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Talc
Abrasive
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantPolymethylsilsesquioxane
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPropylene Carbonate
SolventCI 77000
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77400
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Magnesium Myristate
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, CI 75470, Iron Oxides, Mica, CI 77891, CI 42090, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, CI 16035, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isopropyl Myristate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Tin Oxide, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, CI 77000, CI 77400, CI 77491, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, CI 77163, Titanium Dioxide, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Magnesium Myristate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneSilica, 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 Silica
