What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentSodium Chloride
Masking
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Silica
Abrasive
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Propylene Carbonate
SolventAcrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Methicone
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Glycerin, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Mica, Propylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Boron Nitride, Sodium Chloride, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Propylene Carbonate, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Methicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientTalc
Abrasive
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
PEG-4
HumectantIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCaprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside
Emulsifying
Polyethylmethacrylate
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Tmp Dimethicone
Emollient
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Disodium EDTA
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Titanium/Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Talc, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Octocrylene, Alcohol Denat., PEG-4, Isononyl Isononanoate, Caprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside, Polyethylmethacrylate, Myristyl Myristate, Polysorbate 20, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Cetyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Tmp Dimethicone, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Disodium EDTA, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Titanium/Titanium Dioxide, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499, T-Butyl Alcohol, Alcohol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 DimethiconeDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteIsononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.
As an emollient, Isononyl Isononanoate helps keep your skin soft and smooth. This is because emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Isononyl Isononanoate helps give products a velvet feel and improves spreadability.
Learn more about Isononyl IsononanoateParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPeg-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.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Tocopheryl 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 AcetateTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
