What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantTalc
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Petrolatum
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Maltitol
HumectantTribehenin
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Hydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Acrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
AbsorbentAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningMethyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethoxy Di-P-Cresol
Antioxidant
Methylserine
Skin ConditioningStearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Nasturtium Officinale Extract
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Zostera Marina Extract
Skin ConditioningPyracantha Fortuneana Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77947
Water, Titanium Dioxide, Paraffinum Liquidum, Methyl Trimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Talc, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Petrolatum, Sorbitan Isostearate, Maltitol, Tribehenin, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Hydroxystearate, Butyl Acrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Hydrated Silica, Boron Nitride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Lauroyl Lysine, Parfum, Silica, Niacinamide, Dimethoxy Di-P-Cresol, Methylserine, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycerin, Benzoic Acid, Hydrolyzed Silk, BHT, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, Limonene, Zostera Marina Extract, Pyracantha Fortuneana Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, CI 77120, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77947
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
C13-15 Alkane
SolventCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Calluna Vulgaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Polypropylsilsesquioxane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Propylene Carbonate
SolventPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialIron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, C13-15 Alkane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Mica, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Magnesium Sulfate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Polysilicone-11, Butylene Glycol, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil, Calluna Vulgaris Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Glycerin, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Propanediol, Propylene Carbonate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Magnesium Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyapatite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Zinc Oxide, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
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 HydroxideButylene 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 GlycolEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 Water
