What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientTridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentSilica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Propylene Carbonate
SolventAcrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlumina
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Methicone
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 12085
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Propylene Glycol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Boron Nitride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Mica, Disteardimonium Hectorite, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Propylene Carbonate, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alumina, Parfum, Methicone, Dimethicone, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sorbitol, CI 77891, CI 12085, CI 15850, Iron Oxides, CI 73360
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin 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.
Phenyl 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 TrimethiconeSilica, 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 SilicaTocopheryl 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
