What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSodium Chloride
Masking
Tribehenin
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Alumina
Abrasive
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Methicone
Emollient
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Tetrasodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Iron Oxides
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Zinc Oxide, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Chloride, Tribehenin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Alcohol, Alumina, Boron Nitride, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Methicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Mica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Trisiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate/Stearate/Adipate
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientKaolin
Abrasive
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPPG-25-Laureth-25
EmulsifyingPolymethyl Methacrylate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrogen Dimethicone
Glycerin
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone
Antioxidant
Sodium Phytate
Steareth-20
CleansingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingChlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Dipeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Talc, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate/Stearate/Adipate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Kaolin, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, PPG-25-Laureth-25, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Sodium Phytate, Steareth-20, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Citrate, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Dipeptide-2, Potassium Sorbate, Carbomer, Alcohol, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, 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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholButylene 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 GlycolCaprylyl 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 GlycolCi 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Ci 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 CyclopentasiloxaneDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHydrogen Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopheryl 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 AcetateThis 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
