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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isohexadecane
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Quaternium-90 Bentonite
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylene Carbonate
SolventDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPolyester-1
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex
Antioxidant
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialDextrin
AbsorbentCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Isohexadecane, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Glycerin, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sodium Chloride, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Carbonate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Mica, Caprylyl Glycol, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Lecithin, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Polyester-1, Isopropyl Myristate, Isostearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Dextrin, CI 77891, CI 77288, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77491
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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.
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeGlycerin (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 GlycerinSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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
