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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Didecene
Skin ConditioningTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Disodium EDTA
Squalane
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Isododecane, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Didecene, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Phenyl Trimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disodium EDTA, Squalane, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, CI 77492, CI 77491
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
C9-12 Alkane
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Oryzanol
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientMagnesium Sulfate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Saussurea Involucrata Extract
HumectantXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Zinc Oxide, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, C9-12 Alkane, Butylene Glycol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Oryzanol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Magnesium Sulfate, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Hydroxyacetophenone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
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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.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491CI 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created CI 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Dimethicone 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMagnesium Sulfate is a salt. More specifically, it is an epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
Despite having ‘sulfate’ in the name, it isn’t a surfactant or cleansing agent like sodium lauryl sulfate. Unlike those sulfates, magnesium sulfate doesn’t have the same cleansing or foaming properties (it's simply a type of salt).
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
You can find this ingredient in sea water or mineral deposits.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfatePeg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.
According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.
Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.
This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateWater. 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
