What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
CI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Inulin
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
MaskingVp/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSodium Benzoate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Water, Isododecane, CI 77891, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, CI 77163, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Inulin, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, CI 77492, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Synthetic Beeswax, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Vp/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Propylene Carbonate, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, CI 77491, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Citric Acid, CI 77499, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sodium Hydroxide, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Caprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside
Emulsifying
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cocoglycerides
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantSilica Silylate
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Mica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Caprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside, Titanium Dioxide, Cocoglycerides, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Zinc Stearate, Silica Silylate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, 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.
Ci 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.
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 77891Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeGlycerin (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 GlycerinPhenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.
Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.
As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.
Learn more about Phenyl TrimethiconePotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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
