What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Tribehenin
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Methylpropanediol
SolventAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Methyl Trimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butylene Glycol, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Silica, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Mica, Phenoxyethanol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sodium Chloride, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tribehenin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Propanediol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Methylpropanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hexylene Glycol, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 77891Ethylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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!
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