What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Quaternium-90 Bentonite
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Isododecane, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Isopropyl Myristate, Magnesium Stearate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Sodium Chloride, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Arbutin
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCyclomethicone
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Isohexadecane
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientDimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Emollient
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Quaternium-18 Bentonite
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butyl Avocadate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Polypropylsilsesquioxane
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Iron Oxides
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77266
Water, CI 77891, Isononyl Isononanoate, Cyclomethicone, Synthetic Beeswax, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Quaternium-18 Bentonite, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butyl Avocadate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides, CI 19140, CI 15850, CI 77266
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateThis 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
