What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Silica
Abrasive
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientAmethyst Powder
Abrasive
Diamond Powder
Abrasive
Sapphire Powder
Prunus Persica Flower Extract
MoisturisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Alanine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningGlutamic Acid
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin Conditioning
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Histidine
Humectant
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Silica, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Amethyst Powder, Diamond Powder, Sapphire Powder, Prunus Persica Flower Extract, Allantoin, Glycine, Serine, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Lysine, Glutamic Acid, Arginine, Leucine, Proline, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Valine, Isoleucine, Threonine, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, Tocopherol, Sodium PCA, Sorbitol, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Water, Parfum
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Squalane
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientIsostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Squalane, Diisostearyl Malate, Isostearyl Isostearate, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Silica, CI 77492, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tocopherol, CI 77491, CI 77499, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 DimethiconeSilica, 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 SilicaSynthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
