What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Glycerin
Humectant
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
MaskingTri (Polyglyceryl-3/Lauryl) Hydrogenated Trilinoleate
EmulsifyingSilica
Abrasive
Stearalkonium Bentonite
Gel FormingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Carbonate
SolventTocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Methicone
Emollient
Pantolactone
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Glycerin, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Sodium Chloride, Tri (Polyglyceryl-3/Lauryl) Hydrogenated Trilinoleate, Silica, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Mica, Propylene Carbonate, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Methicone, Pantolactone, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isododecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Water
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Disiloxane
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientMethyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Perfuming
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Honey Extract
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isododecane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Sorbitan Isostearate, CI 77492, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Water, Synthetic Beeswax, Disiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77491, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77499, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Ceramide NP, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Phytosphingosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Madecassoside, Honey Extract
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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.
Glycerin (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 Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.
Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.
This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneThis 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
