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Ingredients Side-by-side
Polymethyl Methacrylate
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
CI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polymethyl Methacrylate, CI 77891, Mica, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Phenyl Trimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, Silica, CI 19140, CI 15985, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, CI 73360, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, CI 77491, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Lauroyl Lysine, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingTrehalose
Humectant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract
AntimicrobialIllicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Water, Titanium Dioxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Sodium Chloride, Trehalose, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Allantoin, Betaine, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract
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 77491Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeThis ingredient is a silicone elastomer that works as a texture enhancer, adds a silky slip, and also helps absorb excess oil.
Because it's a large macromolecule that's insoluble in water and chemically inert, it's not expected to penetrate or be absorbed into skin.
Human patch tests with a facial lotion containing 1% of this ingredient found no sensitization.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerPhenyl 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 TrimethiconeTocopherol 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 TocopherolTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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 Triethoxycaprylylsilane
