What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningDipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate
Emollient
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientMyristica Fragrans Extract
MaskingMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Quaternium-18 Bentonite
PEG-5 Phytosterol
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycereth-20
HumectantPEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingCorchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate, Ceresin, Synthetic Wax, Diisostearyl Malate, Myristica Fragrans Extract, Microcrystalline Wax, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Glycerin, Quaternium-18 Bentonite, PEG-5 Phytosterol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Asiaticoside, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Ceramide 3, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-20, PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol, Glyceryl Stearate, Phytosphingosine, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract, Water, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77891, CI 77492
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Triceteareth-4 Phosphate
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientGlycol Stearate
Emollient
PEG-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysilicone-11
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Squalane
Emollient
Bellis Perennis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Myristica Fragrans Extract
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hexylresorcinol
Antimicrobial
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Propanediol, Panthenol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Triceteareth-4 Phosphate, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Glycol Stearate, PEG-2 Stearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysilicone-11, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Squalane, Bellis Perennis Flower Extract, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Polysorbate 60, Myristica Fragrans Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Hexylresorcinol, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
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
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
We don't have a description for Myristica Fragrans Extract yet.
Water. 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
