What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPropylene Carbonate
SolventStearoyl Inulin
EmollientSorbitan Tristearate
EmulsifyingPhytosteryl Isostearate
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Palm Glycerides
Emollient
Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, CI 77499, Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Stearoyl Inulin, Sorbitan Tristearate, Phytosteryl Isostearate, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides, Silica, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hexylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
Water
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
PPG-17/Ipdi/Dmpa Copolymer
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Sorbitol
Humectant
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sorbitan Olivate, PPG-17/Ipdi/Dmpa Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Sorbitol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Tocopherol, Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Panthenol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
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 DimethiconePhenoxyethanol 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.
Tocopherol 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 Tocopherol
