What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTalc
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Silk Powder
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Methicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Mica, Talc, Silica, Diisostearyl Malate, Zinc Stearate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Lauroyl Lysine, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Silk Powder, Phenyl Trimethicone, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Carnosine, Aluminum Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ectoin, Methicone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlumina
Abrasive
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantHydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingKappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Methicone
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingZinc PCA
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Sea Water
HumectantPhormidium Persicinum Extract
Antioxidant
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isododecane, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Silica, CI 77492, Cetyl Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, CI 77491, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alumina, CI 77499, Hydroxyapatite, Cellulose Gum, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Oxide, Ergothioneine, Carnosine, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Methicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Sodium Citrate, Zinc PCA, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Sea Water, Phormidium Persicinum Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Pentylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid
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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.
Carnosine is a dipeptide made from two amino acids.
This ingredient helps:
Glycation is the process of sugars binding to and damaging proteins. Too much sugar in our skin can lead to damaged collagen, contributing to factors of aging.
Carnosine is water-soluble and is not able to travel deeper layers of skin. This leads to some doubt about whether it can boost collagen in skin, since collagen is located in the deeper layers of skin.
Fun fact: Carnosine can be naturally found in our muscles and brain.
Learn more about CarnosineDimethicone 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 DimethiconeMethicone is a type of silicone and is a simpler form of dimethicone.
Silicones are used to enhance the texture of products and have emollient properties. Methicone is used to give products a silky texture and improves spreadability.
Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
Learn more about PhenoxyethanolSilica, 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 Silica
