What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientNylon-12
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantUndecane
EmollientPerlite
AbsorbentPropanediol
SolventPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSilica
AbrasiveDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientTridecane
PerfumingCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientAdipic Acid/Diglycol Crosspolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
MaskingTetrasodium EDTA
Dehydroxanthan Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTropolone
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantAlbatrellus Confluens Extract
HumectantAlbizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Benzoate
MaskingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isohexadecane, Nylon-12, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Glycerin, Undecane, Perlite, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Isononyl Isononanoate, Tridecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Adipic Acid/Diglycol Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Parfum, Tetrasodium EDTA, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Tropolone, Tocopherol, Albatrellus Confluens Extract, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientDimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Alcohol
AntimicrobialDimethicone
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialPropylene Carbonate
SolventBoron Nitride
AbsorbentTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingZea Mays Oil
EmulsifyingDiamond Powder
AbrasiveQuercus Suber Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Alcohol, Dimethicone, Mica, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Chlorphenesin, Propylene Carbonate, Boron Nitride, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Zea Mays Oil, Diamond Powder, Quercus Suber Bark Extract, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, 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.
Caprylyl 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, 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.
Ci 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 CyclopentasiloxaneDisteardimonium 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 (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 GlycerinPolymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. 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