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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantBetaine
Humectant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Sulfate
Tribehenin
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, CI 77891, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Butylene Glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, CI 77492, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Isododecane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, CI 77491, Betaine, Propylene Carbonate, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 77499, Magnesium Sulfate, Tribehenin, Phenoxyethanol, Aluminum Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHomosalate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Silica
Abrasive
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingBoron Nitride
Absorbent
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingAcrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Dimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, CI 77891, Homosalate, Butylene Glycol, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Phenyl Trimethicone, Trisiloxane, Caprylyl Methicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Niacinamide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Boron Nitride, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Aluminum Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Stearic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Trihydroxystearin, CI 77492, Caprylyl Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77491, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Adenosine, CI 77499, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl 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 77891Disteardimonium 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 HectoritePolymethylsilsesquioxane 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateWater. 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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