What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isododecane
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSodium Chloride
MaskingCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate
AbsorbentParfum
Masking
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
Cleansing
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Calcium Oxide
BufferingTetrasodium Pyrophosphate
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isododecane, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Silica, Mica, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Chloride, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Microcrystalline Wax, Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate, Parfum, Propylene Carbonate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Calcium Oxide, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Ceramide NP, Salicylic Acid, Tripeptide-1, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlumina
Abrasive
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantHydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingKappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Methicone
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingZinc PCA
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Sea Water
HumectantPhormidium Persicinum Extract
Antioxidant
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isododecane, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Silica, CI 77492, Cetyl Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, CI 77491, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alumina, CI 77499, Hydroxyapatite, Cellulose Gum, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Oxide, Ergothioneine, Carnosine, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Methicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Sodium Citrate, Zinc PCA, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Sea Water, Phormidium Persicinum Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Pentylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid
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 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 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.
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 DimethiconeThis ingredient is a silicone elastomer that works as a texture enhancer, adds a silky slip, and also helps absorb excess oil.
Because it's a large macromolecule that's insoluble in water and chemically inert, it's not expected to penetrate or be absorbed into skin.
Human patch tests with a facial lotion containing 1% of this ingredient found no sensitization.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDisteardimonium 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 HectoriteGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
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.
The chemical name for this ingredient is 2,2,4,6,6-PENTAMETHYLHEPTANE.
Learn more about IsododecanePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateSilica, 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 SilicaTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateWater. 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
