What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientParfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingDimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isododecane, Methyl Trimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Trisiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Tocopherol, Mandelic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Water, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Hexylene Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
MaskingDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil
Masking
Epilobium Fleischeri Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Kernel Extract
MoisturisingPerilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
TonicDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ozokerite, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Sodium Chloride, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Silica, Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil, Epilobium Fleischeri Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Prunus Persica Kernel Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77891, CI 77491, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate
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. 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 DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPolymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneWater. 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
