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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Caffeine, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77289, CI 77288
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Quaternium-18 Bentonite
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Methicone
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Glutathione
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningKappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Decapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Quaternium-18 Bentonite, Magnesium Stearate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Mica, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Methicone, Tribehenin, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Glutathione, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Zinc PCA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, 2,3-Butanediol, Butylene Glycol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Niacinamide, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Resveratrol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Oligopeptide-1, Decapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Ceramide EOP, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
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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.
This ingredient is a silicone-based emulsifer that helps the water and oil phases play nicely together.
It's pretty effective because one end of the molecule loves oil and the other one loves water.
Besides holding formulas together, it also leaves a silky and lightweight feel on skin without the greasiness. A manufacturer also claims it can help with the controlled release of active ingredients.
The CIR Expert Panel found this ingredient to not be sensitizing in concentrations up to 15% in human maximazation testing and dimethicone-based compounds were not comedogenic.
It has a high molecular weight well above 1,000 g/mol which means it limits meaningful skin penetration.
A 2019 study specifically tested this ingredient and found no observable Malassezia growth in its presence.
Learn more about Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 DimethiconeCi 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 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 77891Cyclopentasiloxane, 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 CyclopentasiloxaneGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinIsononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.
As an emollient, Isononyl Isononanoate helps keep your skin soft and smooth. This is because emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Isononyl Isononanoate helps give products a velvet feel and improves spreadability.
Learn more about Isononyl IsononanoatePhenoxyethanol 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.
Tocopheryl 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 AcetateTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.
Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.
This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
