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What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningStearyl Dimethicone
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantMedicago Sativa Extract
TonicHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Manihot Esculenta Tuber Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolymethyl Methacrylate
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingMagnesium Sulfate
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingBis-Vinyl Dimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
BufferingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
AbrasiveSodium Citrate
BufferingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Stearyl Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Medicago Sativa Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Manihot Esculenta Tuber Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Sclerotium Gum, Bis-Vinyl Dimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Citric Acid, CI 77891, Tin Oxide, Sodium Citrate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientPropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningRetinol
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
BufferingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningSodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentScenedesmus Rubescens Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialXylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
MaskingVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentPunica Granatum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientCitrus Paradisi Peel Extract
PerfumingVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Extract
MaskingVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTriethyl Citrate
MaskingDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Benzoate
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ceramide AP, Retinol, Lactic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Scenedesmus Rubescens Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Seed Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Citrus Paradisi Peel Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Triethyl Citrate, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
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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, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCyclopentasiloxane (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 DimethiconeDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin (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-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.
According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral 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.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateWater. 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