What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientUndecane
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Tridecane
Perfuming
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Magnesium Sulfate
Glycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Phytate
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lysine
Skin ConditioningPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Magnesium Chloride
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Undecane, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Tridecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Mica, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Isostearate, Jojoba Esters, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Caffeine, Tocopherol, Magnesium Sulfate, Glycerin, Silica, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Aluminum Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lysine, Polyglycerin-3, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Magnesium Chloride, Lactobacillus Ferment, Tin Oxide, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningC13-15 Alkane
SolventTriolein
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Glyceryl Dioleate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Methylpropanediol
SolventDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientFucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Lysine
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Chloride
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, C13-15 Alkane, Triolein, Butylene Glycol, Isopentyldiol, Squalane, Glyceryl Dioleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Methylpropanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Mica, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Triheptanoin, Sodium Chloride, Caffeine, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Silica, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Phenylpropanol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Lysine, Magnesium Chloride, Gluconolactone, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideCaffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 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.
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 77891Disteardimonium 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 HectoriteLysine is an essential amino acid. Your body is unable to produce it naturally and we mainly get lysine from food sources.
Our bodies use lysine for growth and tissue repair. The skin uses amino acids as a precursor for building protein, and therefore keratins, collagen and elastin.
We don't have a description for Magnesium Chloride yet.
Mica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Learn more about MicaThis ingredient is an emulsifier. It is created from Polyglycerin-3 and Ricinoleic Acid.
As an emulsifier, it prevents waters and oils from separating. According to a manufacturer this ingredient is fully biodegradable.
This ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis due to its Ricinoleic Acid base. Ricinoleic Acid is a fatty acid derived from castor oil.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 PolyricinoleateSilica, 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 SilicaSodium Lauroyl Glutamate is the sodium salt from the lauric acid of glutamic acid.
It is a surfactant and helps cleanse the skin. Surfactants gather oil, dirt, and other pollutants from your skin so they may be washed away easily.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
