What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningSilica
AbrasivePolyphenylsilsesquioxane
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethicone, 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
Water
Skin ConditioningSilica
AbrasivePropanediol
SolventNylon-11
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingPolyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingDicaprylyl Ether
EmollientCorn Starch Modified
AbsorbentBakuchiol
AntimicrobialParfum
MaskingHamamelis Virginiana Water
AstringentButyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Skin ConditioningLens Esculenta Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingShorea Robusta Seed Butter
EmollientCoffea Arabica Seed Oil
MaskingGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantMoonstone Powder
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Undecylenate
EmollientEthyl Stearate
EmollientEthyl Palmitate
EmollientEthyl Oleate
EmollientEthyl Linoleate
EmollientAcrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Ethyl Macadamiate
Skin ConditioningMalic Acid
BufferingSodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeLinalool
PerfumingWater, Silica, Propanediol, Nylon-11, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Corn Starch Modified, Bakuchiol, Parfum, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Lens Esculenta Seed Extract, Shorea Robusta Seed Butter, Coffea Arabica Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Tocopherol, Moonstone Powder, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Ethyl Stearate, Ethyl Palmitate, Ethyl Oleate, Ethyl Linoleate, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Ethyl Macadamiate, Malic Acid, Sodium Carbomer, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Silica, 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 Silica