What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Polysilicone-11
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-14
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialTribehenin
Emollient
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Lavandula Stoechas Extract
MaskingPEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol
Cleansing
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
Cleansing
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Cyclopentasiloxane, Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Dimethicone, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Squalane, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Polysilicone-11, Ethoxydiglycol, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Tribehenin, Ceramide Ns, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lavandula Stoechas Extract, PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Resveratrol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateCyclopentasiloxane, 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.
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 DimethiconeEthoxydiglycol is a synthetic solvent.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Ethoxydiglycol also helps deliver other key ingredients into the skin.
Learn more about EthoxydiglycolPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-14 isn't fungal acne safe and is a peptide.
Polysilicone-11 is a film-forming silicone that creates a non-tacky and matte finish on the skin. It's commonly used to improve texture, absorb excess oil, and help active ingredients spread evenly.
Due to its "rubber-like" structure, it stays on the skin's surface instead of being absorbed. On the skin, it creates a flexible layer that enhances wearability and stability.
