What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 5.5%
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide 3.1%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 1%
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Alumina
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingEthylene Brassylate
MaskingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHydrogen Dimethicone
Lecithin
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Maris Sal
Skin ConditioningMethicone
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Polysilicone-11
Sodium Carrageenan
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trehalose
Humectant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Urea
Buffering
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 5.5%, Titanium Dioxide 3.1%, Zinc Oxide 1%, Cyclohexasiloxane, Water, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Glycerin, Mica, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Alcohol Denat., Alumina, Caprylyl Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Ethylene Brassylate, Hexylene Glycol, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Lecithin, Magnesium Sulfate, Maris Sal, Methicone, Niacinamide, Polyquaternium-51, Polysilicone-11, Sodium Carrageenan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trehalose, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Triethyl Citrate, Urea, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Citral, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77163, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 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 77891Cyclohexasiloxane is a type of silicone more commonly known as D6. It is an emollient and solvent.
Cyclohexasiloxane is used to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. When applied to the skin, Cyclohexasiloxane evaporates and leaves behind a silky feel.
As an emollient, it can help the skin feel soft and hydrated. It is also used to reduce frizz in hair products.
Learn more about CyclohexasiloxaneCyclopentasiloxane, 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 CyclopentasiloxaneDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteMagnesium Sulfate is a salt. More specifically, it is an epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
Despite having ‘sulfate’ in the name, it isn’t a surfactant or cleansing agent like sodium lauryl sulfate. Unlike those sulfates, magnesium sulfate doesn’t have the same cleansing or foaming properties (it's simply a type of salt).
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
You can find this ingredient in sea water or mineral deposits.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfateNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePeg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.
According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateWater. 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
