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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningRosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sesamum Indicum Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingLilium Candidum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAcetylated Glycol Stearate
Emollient
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Dimethicone, Sorbitol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sesamum Indicum Oil Unsaponifiables, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Lilium Candidum Flower Extract, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Acetylated Glycol Stearate, Trihydroxystearin, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantPolyacrylate-13
Polyisobutene
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ribes Rubrum Fruit Extract
TonicRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Glucoside
EmollientVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Paraffinum Liquidum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Methyl Gluceth-20, Pentylene Glycol, Silica, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Benzoic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Ribes Rubrum Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Glucoside, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum
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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.
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 DimethiconePentylene Glycol (1,2-pentanediol) is a multitasking little diol with three main roles in a formula:
Research on alkanediols (the family pentylene glycol belongs to) show they work by disrupting microbial cell membranes. This disruption helps the primary preservative system in a product work more effectively at lower doses.
On the safety side, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has concluded this ingredient to be safe as used in current cosmetic practices + concentrations.
Typical use levels in a formula run about 1-5%.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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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