What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Octyldodecyl Stearate
Emollient
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Galericulata Extract
SoothingSaxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Cassumunar Root Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Nylon-6
Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Trisodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isopropyl Myristate, Dimethicone, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Octyldodecyl Stearate, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Galericulata Extract, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Zingiber Cassumunar Root Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Nylon-6, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Trisodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, CI 77891
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Atelocollagen
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Zingiber Cassumunar Root Oil
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Atelocollagen, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Butylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Silica, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Dimethicone, Zingiber Cassumunar Root Oil, CI 77891
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 GlycolThis ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Cyclopentasiloxane, 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. 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 DimethiconeDimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateZingiber Cassumunar Root Oil is an oil.
