What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientJojoba Esters
EmollientCentaurea Cyanus Flower Water
Skin ConditioningTri (Polyglyceryl-3/Lauryl) Hydrogenated Trilinoleate
EmulsifyingSilica
AbrasiveCaffeine
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingMagnesium Sulfate
Cetyl Alcohol
EmollientSodium Benzoate
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeCitric Acid
BufferingTocopherol
AntioxidantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantOctyldodecanol
EmollientDiethylhexyl Carbonate
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingSilica
AbrasivePanthenol
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
EmulsifyingMica
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin ConditioningSh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin ConditioningRh-Polypeptide-1
Skin ConditioningRh-Polypeptide-3
Skin ConditioningRh-Polypeptide-62
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningTranexamic Acid
AstringentPapain
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingAcrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSodium Benzoate
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeAllantoin
Skin ConditioningDiglycerin
HumectantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientGlucose
HumectantSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Silica, Panthenol, Sodium Chloride, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Mica, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Rh-Polypeptide-1, Rh-Polypeptide-3, Rh-Polypeptide-62, Beta-Glucan, Tranexamic Acid, Papain, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Glycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Propylene Carbonate, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Allantoin, Diglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Boron Nitride, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Glucose, Synthetic Beeswax, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 77891Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSilica, 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 SilicaSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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