What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningTrisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
C13-16 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientSilica Silylate
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
C10-13 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Silica
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Methicone
Emollient
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Dimethicone, Isododecane, Water, Trisiloxane, PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Silica Silylate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, C10-13 Isoparaffin, Silica, Glycerin, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Methicone, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polypropylene
Water
Skin ConditioningIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
C13-16 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Propanediol
Solvent
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Bioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentC10-13 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone, Polypropylene, Water, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Propanediol, Silica Silylate, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Bioflavonoids, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, C10-13 Isoparaffin, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Tocopherol, Trisiloxane, Phenoxyethanol
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.
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 preservatives
This ingredient is also known as C10-13 Isoalkane.
This ingredient is a solvent, texture enhancer, and emollient.
Solvents help other ingredients dissolve in a product. It adds a 'silky' texture to products and is thus considered a silicone alternative.
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 GlycolDimethicone 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.
We don't have a description for Isodecyl Neopentanoate yet.
PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
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 Silylate is a siloxane polymer, meaning it is made up of silicon and oxygen atoms. It is not soluble in water.
This ingredient is a white powder with oil-absorbing, emollient, and anticaking properties.
Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolTrisiloxane is a type of silicone.
Water. 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
