What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium/Potassium/Silicon/Fluoride/Hydroxide/Oxide
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Magnesium Myristate
Silica
Abrasive
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogen Dimethicone
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Calamine
AbsorbentTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Magnesium/Potassium/Silicon/Fluoride/Hydroxide/Oxide, Zinc Stearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Mica, Dimethicone, Magnesium Myristate, Silica, Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydrogen Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Calamine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Butylene Glycol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Beta-Sitosterol, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Oleanolic Acid, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene
Talc
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Petrolatum
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Zinc Myristate
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Hydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientEthylparaben
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogen Dimethicone
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPropylene Glycol
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Astringent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Hypericum Perforatum Extract
AntimicrobialHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialAesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Titanium Dioxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Mica, Lauroyl Lysine, Petrolatum, Silica, Zinc Myristate, Diisostearyl Malate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Hydroxyapatite, Dipropylene Glycol, Zinc Oxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Water, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Tin Oxide, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Butylene Glycol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Squalane, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Propylene Glycol, BHT, Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Soluble Collagen, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract, Sodium Citrate, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 73360, CI 19140, CI 77007
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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.
You may know this ingredient as argan oil. It has emollient and skin conditioning properties that help soften skin and reinforce the lipid barrier.
The fatty acid profile of argan oil is roughly 45-55% oleic acid, 28-36% linoleic acid, 10-15% palmitic acid, and 5-7% stearic acid. It also contains vitamin E, sterols, squalene, and polyphenols like ferulic acid.
Two clinical studies in postmenopausal women found that applying argan oil for 60 days significantly improved skin elasticity and moisturization (reduced transepidermal water loss and increased epidermal water content).
Since it is high in oleic and linoleic acid, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. Both of these fall in the C11-C24 range that Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDimethicone 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 DimethiconeHydrogen dimethicone is a silicone-based ingredient. It is mainly used to alter the texture and spread of a product without adding "stickiness".
Mica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Learn more about MicaSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSodium Dehydroacetate is a synthetic preservative and sodium salt form of dehydroacetic acid. It stops bacteria, mold, and yeast from growing in your products at low concentrations.
Clinical testing found it to be non-irritating, non-sensitizing, and non-photosensitizing. It's also not significantly absorbed through skin.
There are a very small number of reported cases of contact dermatitis in cases linked to wound-care creams used over compromised skin (rather than skincare).
Overall, this is a well-studied and low-risk preservative just doing its job.
Typical concentrations run up to 0.6%, which is also the maximum amount permitted under both EU CosIng regulations and US FDA guidelines.
Learn more about Sodium Dehydroacetate
