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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
C9-12 Alkane
SolventSqualane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Silica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Magnesium Sulfate
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSodium Nitrate
SoothingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isoamyl Laurate, C9-12 Alkane, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Propanediol, Silica, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Glycerin, Magnesium Sulfate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Potassium Sorbate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sodium Nitrate, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
C18-21 Alkane
SolventCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone/Ipdi Copolymer Ethylcarbamate
Medicago Sativa Extract
TonicTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Propanediol, Glycerin, Hexyl Laurate, Pentylene Glycol, C18-21 Alkane, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Silica, Microcrystalline Wax, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Glyceryl Caprylate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone/Ipdi Copolymer Ethylcarbamate, Medicago Sativa Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Isostearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Mica, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
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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 HydroxideCi 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 HectoriteGlycerin (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 GlycerinMagnesium Sulfate is a salt. More specifically, it is an epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
Despite having ‘sulfate’ in the name, it isn’t a surfactant or cleansing agent like sodium lauryl sulfate. Unlike those sulfates, magnesium sulfate doesn’t have the same cleansing or foaming properties (it's simply a type of salt).
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
You can find this ingredient in sea water or mineral deposits.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSilica, 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 SilicaWater. 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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