What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientBoron Nitride
Absorbent
Nylon-12
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingMica
Cosmetic ColorantNylon-12
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Oenothera Biennis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract comes from the witch hazel plant.
Unless it is specified to be non-alcohol, many types of witch hazel ingredients are distilled in denatured alcohol.
Witch Hazel has astringent, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties.
The tannin content of witch hazel constrict the appearance of pores by drying out proteins. Witch hazel water gets anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties from its catechin and gallic acid content.
However, witch hazel may be skin-sensitizing due to the tannin and fragrance compounds.
North American Indigenous groups have used witch hazel to help treat inflammation for centuries.
Learn more about Hamamelis Virginiana ExtractNylon-12 is a polymer. It is derived from 12-aminododecanoic acid, an omega-amino fatty acid
According to a manufacturer, it is a talc substitute. Like talc, nylon-12 gives products a satin feel. The manufacturer also claims this ingredients does not block pores and has moderate oil absorption.
This ingredient may not be reef-safe.
Learn more about Nylon-12Phenoxyethanol 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.
