What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantGlycerin
Humectant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSilica
Abrasive
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantCetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Squalane
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
1,5-Pentanediol
SolventHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Octyldodecanol, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Mica, Glycerin, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Isododecane, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Silica, CI 77499, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, Polyglutamic Acid, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Stearate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Propanediol, Squalane, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sucrose Cocoate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, 1,5-Pentanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantOryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isostearyl Isostearate, Octyldodecanol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Lauroyl Lysine, CI 77891, Dimethicone, Dicalcium Phosphate, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, CI 77499, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Synthetic Beeswax, CI 77492, Disteardimonium Hectorite, CI 77491, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Synthetic Wax, Tocopherol, Propylene Carbonate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf 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.
This ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCi 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 77891Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteOctyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).
It is:
You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.
This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.
Regarding fungal acne:
In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.
