What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientDiphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Isoeicosane
EmollientEthylhexyl Hydroxystearate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Paraffin
Perfuming
Diglyceryl Sebacate/Isopalmitate
EmollientCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Isoamyl Laurate, Diisostearyl Malate, Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, CI 77891, Isononyl Isononanoate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polyethylene, Isoeicosane, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Silica, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Microcrystalline Wax, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Paraffin, Diglyceryl Sebacate/Isopalmitate, CI 77492, CI 77491, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Water, Glycerin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 19140, CI 15850, CI 45410, CI 77499
Dimethicone
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isohexadecane
EmollientCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Abrasive
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Paraffin
Perfuming
Methylsilanol/Silicate Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningCera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Kaolin
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Nylon-12
Polyethylene
Abrasive
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Anise Alcohol
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pelargonium Graveolens Extract
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Alumina
Abrasive
Dimethicone, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Isohexadecane, CI 15985, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isostearyl Isostearate, Paraffin, Methylsilanol/Silicate Crosspolymer, Cera Microcristallina, Kaolin, Mica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Nylon-12, Polyethylene, CI 15850, Synthetic Wax, CI 77491, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, CI 77499, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Water, Propanediol, Benzyl Benzoate, Anise Alcohol, Tocopherol, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Parfum, Alumina
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.
Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.
This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.
It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.
Learn more about CI 15850Ci 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 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.
Dimethicone 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 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.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneParaffin is a solid created from petroleum. The term 'paraffin' can also refer to either
petroleum jelly or mineral oil.
It has natural occlusive properties which can worsen oily skin. Due to its petrolatum base, this ingredient is not fungal-acne safe.
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamatePolyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
It is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
This ingredient is used in makeup and skincare to thicken formulas, reduce shine, and give skin a silky-smooth feel.
Itβs a white silicone powder that sits in fine lines and pores to blur their appearance though its effectiveness depends on the particle size.
You'll typically find this ingredient in amounts between 0.1-20%.
Learn more about Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane CrosspolymerWater. 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
