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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialC13-15 Alkane
SolventPolyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Magnesium Sulfate
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Quaternium-18 Bentonite
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientBoron Nitride
Absorbent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Squalane
Emollient
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Musa Sapientum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Octyldodecanol, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C13-15 Alkane, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Butylene Glycol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Glycerin, Magnesium Sulfate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Quaternium-18 Bentonite, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Boron Nitride, Caprylyl Glycol, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Palmitic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Squalane, Myristic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Musa Sapientum Flower Extract, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
C13-16 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Isododecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingLauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Parfum
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Alumina
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Magnolia Sieboldii Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Hibiscus Militaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Isododecane, Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Niacinamide, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Chloride, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Parfum, Silica, Alumina, Tocopheryl Acetate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Magnolia Sieboldii Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment, Ceramide NP, Tin Oxide, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Hibiscus Militaris Flower Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Hydrated Silica, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolC12-15 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 BenzoateCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 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 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Glycerin (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 GlycerinWater. 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!
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