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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantPolymethylsilsesquioxane
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningC13-15 Alkane
SolventSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingDimethicone
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer
Kaolin
AbrasiveNiacinamide
SmoothingPassiflora Edulis Seed Oil
EmollientBakuchiol
AntimicrobialCaffeine
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientRubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
MaskingEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract
AstringentLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
AstringentMalpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract
AntioxidantPassiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
AbrasivePunica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentDiamond Powder
AbrasiveTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeHydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantMagnesium Sulfate
Isotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingPolypropylsilsesquioxane
Quaternium-90 Bentonite
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethyl Citrate
MaskingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingPropylene Carbonate
SolventEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientIsostearic Acid
CleansingLecithin
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Methicone, C13-15 Alkane, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Kaolin, Niacinamide, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Bakuchiol, Caffeine, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Diamond Powder, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Magnesium Sulfate, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethyl Citrate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingIsoamyl Laurate
EmollientMethyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientSilica
AbrasivePerfluorooctyl Triethoxysilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantSodium Chloride
MaskingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDimethicone
EmollientAcrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Glycerin
HumectantCocos Nucifera Water
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientRhododendron Ferrugineum Extract
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Triethylhexanoin, Isoamyl Laurate, Methyl Trimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Silica, Perfluorooctyl Triethoxysilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Chloride, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dimethicone, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Glycerin, Cocos Nucifera Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideThis ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.
Cyclopentasiloxane, 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 DimethiconeDisteardimonium 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 HectoriteGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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