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Dimethicone
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientTribehenin
EmollientCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingButyl Acrylate/Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Acrylate Copolymer
Isododecane
EmollientIsobutylmethacrylate/Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Acrylate Copolymer
Parfum
MaskingDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantSucrose Palmitate
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientGossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Tribehenin, CI 19140, CI 77491, CI 77891, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, CI 15850, CI 77492, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Butyl Acrylate/Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Acrylate Copolymer, Isododecane, Isobutylmethacrylate/Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Acrylate Copolymer, Parfum, Dehydroacetic Acid, Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sucrose Palmitate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract
Dimethicone
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSilica
AbrasiveCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantMethicone
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
MaskingCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCyclotetrasiloxane
EmollientCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Coumarin
PerfumingCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Water, Mica, Isododecane, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Silica, CI 77891, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, CI 77491, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, CI 77492, Methicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 15850, Parfum, CI 19140, CI 77120, CI 77499, Cyclotetrasiloxane, CI 15985, CI 17200, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Coumarin, CI 42090
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene 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 GlycolThis ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.
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 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Ci 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 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 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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinIsododecane 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 IsododecaneParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumThis ingredient is a form of glycerin with emulsifying and emollient properties.
As an emulsifier, this ingredient helps keep products together while adding a thick texture. The manufacturer states this ingredient has emollient properties. Emollients help keep the skin hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate is created by reacting diglycerin and isostearic acid. Due to the isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-2 TriisostearateWater. 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