What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Polyphenylsilsesquioxane
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isododecane, Caprylyl Methicone, Silica, Polyphenylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Mica, CI 77891, Tocopheryl Acetate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Morus Alba Extract
AstringentPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Retinyl Acetate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 DimethiconeTocopheryl 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 Acetate
