What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Sulfate
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeSilica
AbrasiveTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientBetaine
HumectantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Stearic Acid
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
BHT
AntioxidantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningCI 77492
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Titanium Dioxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Zinc Oxide, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Betaine, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Allantoin, Caffeine, CI 77491, CI 77499, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 77492, 1,2-Hexanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantPetrolatum
EmollientParaffinum Liquidum
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Stearate
EmulsifyingLanolin
EmollientPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingDimethicone
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantDisodium EDTA
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningSerine
MaskingZinc Chloride
AntimicrobialCeteareth-25
CleansingCholesterol
EmollientCeramide 3
Skin ConditioningBehenic Acid
CleansingCeramide 2
Skin ConditioningCeramide Eos
Skin ConditioningCeramide 1
Skin ConditioningCeramide 6 Ii
Skin ConditioningCaprooyl Sphingosine
Skin ConditioningCaprooyl Phytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientDihydroxylignoceroyl Phytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Petrolatum, Paraffinum Liquidum, Triethylhexanoin, Pentylene Glycol, Sorbitan Stearate, Lanolin, Polysorbate 60, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Pyridoxine Hcl, Serine, Zinc Chloride, Ceteareth-25, Cholesterol, Ceramide 3, Behenic Acid, Ceramide 2, Ceramide Eos, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 6 Ii, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Behenyl Alcohol, Dihydroxylignoceroyl Phytosphingosine
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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