What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientC13-14 Isoparaffin
EmollientCoco-Caprylate
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningBis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventZea Mays Oil
EmulsifyingBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientPunica Granatum Seed Oil
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningMorinda Citrifolia Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberLimonene
PerfumingTocopherol
AntioxidantCitral
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitronellol
PerfumingPseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
HumectantDimethicone, Isohexadecane, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Coco-Caprylate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate, Propanediol, Zea Mays Oil, Beta-Carotene, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Water, Morinda Citrifolia Seed Powder, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Limonene, Tocopherol, Citral, Linalool, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Citronellol, Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
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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.
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 DimethiconePhenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.
Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.
As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.
Learn more about Phenyl Trimethicone