What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAstaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantGlutathione
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tribehenin
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTricholoma Matsutake Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, CI 77891, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Butylene Glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Isododecane, Niacinamide, Copper Tripeptide-1, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Astaxanthin, Tocopherol, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77492, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ergothioneine, Betaine, Propylene Carbonate, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 77491, Glutathione, CI 77499, Ethylhexylglycerin, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Tribehenin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Pentylene Glycol
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Methicone
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningNephrite Powder
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Polyquaternium-10
Saururus Chinensis Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Mother Of Pearl
Abrasive
Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Magnesium Silicate
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Glutathione
Diamond Powder
Abrasive
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSilica, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Mica, Methicone, CI 77891, CI 77742, Ethylhexylglycerin, Nephrite Powder, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Butylene Glycol, Water, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Kaolin, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tin Oxide, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Polyquaternium-10, Saururus Chinensis Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Mother Of Pearl, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Glutathione, Diamond Powder, 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.
Butylene 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 GlycolCi 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 77891Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Glutathione is an antioxidant naturally found in our bodies. It is made up of three amino acids: glycine, cysteine, and glutamic acid.
As an antioxidant, it prevents oxidative damage to parts of our cell.
While glutathione is said to help with fading dark spots, the results from research are inconclusive. Further studies are needed. With that said, gluthatione has been shown to protect our skin from UV-B induced damage.
This ingredient is naturally occurring in plants, animals, fungi, and some bacteria.
Learn more about GlutathioneTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
