What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Propylene Carbonate
SolventOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Polyglycerin-6
HumectantMagnolia Kobus Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningPropylene Carbonate, Octyldodecanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isododecane, Diisostearyl Malate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 15850, CI 42090, CI 15985, CI 77491, CI 77891, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Silica, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Polyglycerin-6, Magnolia Kobus Bark Extract, Water
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hectorite
AbsorbentCera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates Copolymer
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingParfum
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Quaternium-18
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 12085
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Alumina
Abrasive
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Isododecane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Hectorite, Cera Microcristallina, Acrylates Copolymer, Alcohol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Quaternium-18, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 15850, CI 12085, CI 77499, Mica, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Dimethicone, Alumina, CI 77492
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.
Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.
This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.
It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.
Learn more about CI 15850Ci 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 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 77891Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinIsododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
The chemical name for this ingredient is 2,2,4,6,6-PENTAMETHYLHEPTANE.
Learn more about IsododecanePhenoxyethanol 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.
Silica, 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 SilicaWater. 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
