What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hexyldecyl Myristoyl Methylaminopropionate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantGlycerin
Humectant
Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Sulfate
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTrihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sucrose Distearate
Emollient
Water, 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
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Methylpropanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Paraffinum Liquidum, Sodium Chloride, Cetyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
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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.
Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone 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 DimethiconeDimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.
Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.
This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
