What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Stabilising
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
MaskingBisabolol
Antioxidant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHydrogen Dimethicone
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Silica
Abrasive
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
BHT
Antioxidant
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Propylene Glycol, Isododecane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sodium Chloride, Bisabolol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Phenoxyethanol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Silica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Carbonate, Niacinamide, BHT, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
C15-19 Alkane
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Steareth-20
CleansingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
CI 77266
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, C15-19 Alkane, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Silica, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysorbate 60, C14-22 Alcohols, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 80, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sorbitan Oleate, Steareth-20, Sodium Polyacrylate, CI 77266, Tocopherol, CI 77891, CI 77491
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 HydroxideCaprylyl 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 or alcohol, 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 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 77891Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Silica, 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 SilicaTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
