What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Propanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cetyl Alcohol, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Mica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Lauroyl Lysine, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77491
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emollient
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Kaolin
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Methylpropanediol
SolventAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lauryl Alcohol Diphosphonic Acid
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDisodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Titanium Dioxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Butylene Glycol, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Boron Nitride, Caprylyl Methicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Kaolin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Methylpropanediol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Lauric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lauryl Alcohol Diphosphonic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, 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.
Ci 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.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Tocopherol 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 TocopherolWater. 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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