What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientHydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene
Talc
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Cera
Silica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientBenzoic Acid
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Disodium EDTA
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Trimethoxycaprylylsilane
SmoothingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acacia Seyal Gum Extract
HumectantPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Isododecane, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, Talc, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Cera, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Benzoic Acid, Niacinamide, Disodium EDTA, Dehydroacetic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Trimethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, BHT, Ascorbic Acid, Tin Oxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acacia Seyal Gum Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Isopropyl Alcohol, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Sodium Chloride
Masking
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
Emollient
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSodium Citrate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSilica Silylate
EmollientAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Propylene Carbonate
SolventTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Escin
TonicChenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethiconol
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Marrubium Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingFurcellaria Lumbricalis Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningWater, Dimethicone, CI 77492, CI 77891, Isododecane, Butylene Glycol, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, CI 77491, Methyl Trimethicone, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, CI 77499, Silica, Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Glycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silica Silylate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Propylene Carbonate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Escin, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Dimethiconol, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract, Tocopherol, Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Maris Sal
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideButylene 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 GlycolCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 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 77491Ci 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 77891Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecaneSilica, 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 SilicaTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. 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
