What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCollagen Amino Acids
Moisturising
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Water, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetyl Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Collagen Amino Acids, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
C9-12 Alkane
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolysilicone-11
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Algae Extract
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientTrametes Versicolor Extract
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientSorbitol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Trehalose
Humectant
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Alumina
Abrasive
Lecithin
Emollient
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Glycol Caprylate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingLaureth-7
EmulsifyingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantTin Oxide
Abrasive
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Phenyl Trimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Methyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, C9-12 Alkane, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Silica, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polysilicone-11, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Algae Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium PCA, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Caffeine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Trametes Versicolor Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Sorbitol, Caprylyl Glycol, Trehalose, Triethyl Citrate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Alumina, Lecithin, Zinc Stearate, Propylene Glycol Caprylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Laureth-7, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Hexylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Tin Oxide, Resveratrol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, 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.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTADisteardimonium 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.
Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.
As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.
Learn more about Phenyl TrimethiconePotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilSodium 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 HyaluronateThis 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!
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