What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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
Petrolatum
Emollient
Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Tribehenin
Emollient
Tapioca Starch
Silica Silylate
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Paraffin
Perfuming
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Magnesium Hydroxide
AbsorbentCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPEG-8
HumectantSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPetrolatum, Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Tribehenin, Tapioca Starch, Silica Silylate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cera Microcristallina, Paraffin, Octyldodecanol, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Aluminum Hydroxide, PEG-8, Sorbitan Oleate, Hexylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, CI 77891, CI 19140, CI 77499, CI 77491, CI 77492
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 HydroxideAscorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.
Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.
Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!
Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.
Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.
The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.
Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidCi 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 77891Phenoxyethanol 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.
