What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethyl Acetate
Perfuming
Butyl Acetate
MaskingAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Nitrocellulose
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate
Triphenyl Phosphate
Camphor
Masking
Sucrose Benzoate
Acrylates Copolymer
Etocrylene
UV AbsorberWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Calcium Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
CI 60725
Cosmetic ColorantAmyl Acetate
MaskingEthyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Alcohol Denat., Nitrocellulose, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Isopropyl Alcohol, Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate, Triphenyl Phosphate, Camphor, Sucrose Benzoate, Acrylates Copolymer, Etocrylene, Water, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Saccharide Isomerate, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Saccharomyces/Calcium Ferment, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin, Dimethicone, Ascorbic Acid, Silica, CI 60725, Amyl Acetate
Ethyl Acetate
Perfuming
Butyl Acetate
MaskingNitrocellulose
Propyl Acetate
Perfuming
Tributyl Citrate
SolventIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingAcrylates Copolymer
Benzophenone-1
UV Absorber
Dimethyl Sulfone
SolventCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Hydrogenated Acetophenone/Oxymethylene Copolymer
Dimethicone
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Oxidized Polyethylene
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
Masking
CI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantAlumina
Abrasive
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Colophonium
Silica
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
Abrasive
Magnesium Silicate
AbsorbentCalcium Pantothenate
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPhthalic Anhydride/Glycerin/Glycidyl Decanoate Copolymer
Acetone
SolventCI 77002
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15880
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77400
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77000
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77266
Cosmetic ColorantEthyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Propyl Acetate, Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Acrylates Copolymer, Benzophenone-1, Dimethyl Sulfone, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Hydrogenated Acetophenone/Oxymethylene Copolymer, Dimethicone, Citric Acid, Oxidized Polyethylene, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, CI 77120, Alumina, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Colophonium, Silica, Water, Tin Oxide, Magnesium Silicate, Calcium Pantothenate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aluminum Hydroxide, Phthalic Anhydride/Glycerin/Glycidyl Decanoate Copolymer, Acetone, CI 77002, CI 77891, Mica, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 15880, CI 19140, CI 15850, CI 77400, CI 77288, CI 42090, CI 77510, CI 77000, CI 77163, CI 77266
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.
After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.
It is also used to make a product more thick.
Learn more about Acrylates CopolymerWe don't have a description for Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer yet.
We don't have a description for Butyl Acetate yet.
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 DimethiconeEthyl Acetate is a fragrance.
Isopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.
This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Isopropyl AlcoholWe don't have a description for Nitrocellulose yet.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaWe don't have a description for Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin yet.
Water. 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
