What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid 2.7%
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Silica
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Polysilicone-11
Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
BufferingSodium Chloride
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPolymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningGeraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid 2.7%, Dimethicone, Water, Isododecane, Alcohol Denat., Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Propylene Glycol, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polysilicone-11, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Silica Silylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopherol, Parfum, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Limonene, Maltodextrin, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Lactobacillus, Geraniol, Citronellol, Citric Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isocetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hdi/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Silybum Marianum Extract
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Lactis Proteinum
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Methicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
Humectant
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientGlycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingSilica
Abrasive
Lecithin
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
MaskingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingLauryl Methyl Gluceth-10 Hydroxypropyldimonium Chloride
Dimethicone Silylate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPEG-4 Dilaurate
Emulsifying
Calcium Chloride
AstringentLinalool
Perfuming
BHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantMethyl Trimethicone, Water, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isocetyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Hdi/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Silybum Marianum Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Caffeine, Lactis Proteinum, Yeast Extract, Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate, Glycerin, Trehalose, Methicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Acetyl Glucosamine, Cholesterol, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Glycine Soja Protein, Silica, Lecithin, Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Lauryl Methyl Gluceth-10 Hydroxypropyldimonium Chloride, Dimethicone Silylate, Xanthan Gum, PEG-4 Dilaurate, Calcium Chloride, Linalool, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, 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.
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone is a modified version of dimethicone with emulsifying properties. It helps add a silky and lightweight feel to products like sunscreens and foundations.
Its unique structure allows it to bridge the gap between water-loving and oil-loving ingredients. This makes it especially good at creating stable, velvety, and elegant formulations.
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.
Silica, 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 SilicaChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateWater. 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
