What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientMethyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningHexyldecyl Myristoyl Methylaminopropionate
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantGlycerin
HumectantAcrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Sulfate
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTrihydroxystearin
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingCholesterol
EmollientCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide As
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ns
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
CleansingMyristic Acid
CleansingTocopherol
AntioxidantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantHomosalate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientSucrose Distearate
EmollientWater, CI 77891, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Hexyldecyl Myristoyl Methylaminopropionate, Butylene Glycol, CI 77492, Glycerin, Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, CI 77491, Magnesium Sulfate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, 1,2-Hexanediol, CI 77499, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Caprylate, Trihydroxystearin, Palmitic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cholesterol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide EOP, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Tocopherol, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Homosalate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sucrose Distearate
Talc
AbrasiveSilica
AbrasiveMica
Cosmetic ColorantBoron Nitride
AbsorbentDimethicone
EmollientOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
EmollientTridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Methicone
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientDimethiconol Stearate
EmollientKaolin
AbrasiveSqualane
EmollientCalamine
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Silica, Mica, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Phenoxyethanol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Methicone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Dimethiconol Stearate, Kaolin, Squalane, Calamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, 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.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 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.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut. It has emollient and emulsifier properties.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.
On the other hand, emulsifiers prevent ingredients (such as oil and water) from separating.
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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 Triethoxycaprylylsilane