What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Succinoyl Atelocollagen
Skin Conditioning
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ascorbyl Palmitate Phosphate
Antioxidant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningFragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract
MoisturisingPrunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Talc
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Methicone
Emollient
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Sorbitol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Alcohol, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Succinoyl Atelocollagen, Soluble Collagen, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Trisodium Ascorbyl Palmitate Phosphate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Yeast Extract, Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract, Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Citrate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Talc, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Methicone
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Talc
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Silica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Methicone
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Ethylene Brassylate
MaskingPolyethylene
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propylene Glycol, Talc, Dimethicone, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Sodium Chloride, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Pvp, Benzyl Alcohol, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer, Synthetic Beeswax, Trihydroxystearin, Methicone, Sodium Benzoate, Synthetic Wax, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Ethylene Brassylate, Polyethylene, CI 77891, 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.
This ingredient is a silicone-based emulsifer that helps the water and oil phases play nicely together.
It's pretty effective because one end of the molecule loves oil and the other one loves water.
Besides holding formulas together, it also leaves a silky and lightweight feel on skin without the greasiness. A manufacturer also claims it can help with the controlled release of active ingredients.
The CIR Expert Panel found this ingredient to not be sensitizing in concentrations up to 15% in human maximazation testing and dimethicone-based compounds were not comedogenic.
It has a high molecular weight well above 1,000 g/mol which means it limits meaningful skin penetration.
A 2019 study specifically tested this ingredient and found no observable Malassezia growth in its presence.
Learn more about Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 DimethiconeCyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a lightweight silicone that mostly acts as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics. Its the reason your products feel silky, fast-spreading, and non-greasy.
Since D5 is volatile, it does its thing and then evaporates off the skin quickly.
The safety profile of this ingredient is reassuring; the US CIR Expert Panel concluded D5 is safe as used in cosmetics and Health Canada concluded that D5 is not harmful to human health or the environment as currently used in cosmetics
There's a study that people mention about D5 in a rat study showing tumors. This study is related to long-term inhalation of high D5 levels.
Regulatory bodies have judged this study to be not applicable in topical skincare since skin absorption of D5 is very low and we're not really inhaling huge amounts of D5.
The only restriction for this ingredient is environmental. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) restricted D5 in wash-off cosmetics at or above 0.1% due to their persistence in water.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone 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 DimethiconeMethicone is a type of silicone and is a simpler form of dimethicone.
Silicones are used to enhance the texture of products and have emollient properties. Methicone is used to give products a silky texture and improves spreadability.
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.
Talc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.
If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.
Learn more about TalcWater. 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
