What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclotetrasiloxane
Emollient
Tris-Biphenyl Triazine
UV Absorber
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Polymethyl Methacrylate
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDibutyl Adipate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Gossypium Hirsutum Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingDimethicone
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Carboxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Benzylidene Dimethoxydimethylindanone
Skin ProtectingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Water, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Tris-Biphenyl Triazine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Isopentyldiol, Polymethyl Methacrylate, PEG-12 Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dibutyl Adipate, Caprylyl Methicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Gossypium Hirsutum Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Dimethicone, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diisopropyl Adipate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Carboxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Benzylidene Dimethoxydimethylindanone, Titanium Dioxide, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Bentonite
Absorbent
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Algin
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingHydrated Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Trimethoxybenzyl Acetylsinapate
BleachingDiacetyl Boldine
Skin ConditioningWater, Dimethicone, Glycolic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Isopentyldiol, Niacinamide, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bentonite, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Salicylic Acid, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Parfum, Chlorphenesin, Beta-Glucan, Algin, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Benzoic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Sorbic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, T-Butyl Alcohol, Disodium Phosphate, Hydrated Silica, Sodium Phosphate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Trimethoxybenzyl Acetylsinapate, Diacetyl Boldine
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 DimethiconeIsopentyldiol is a synthetic solvent, humectant, and emollient.
Humectants have the ability to attract and hold water while emollients create a thin film to prevent water from evaporating. This combination keeps your skin and hair soft and hydrated. Plus, isopentyldiol does not leave a sticky feeling behind.
As a surfactant, isopentyldiol is a hydrotrope. Hydrotropes help surfactants (cleansing agents) dissolve into water.
According to the manufacturer, using this ingredient with sorbitol boosts skin hydration and helps close cuticles of damaged hair.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about IsopentyldiolWater. 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
