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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Dimethicone
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantAcrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTriethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer-3
Skin ConditioningPropylene Carbonate
SolventTocopherol
AntioxidantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane, Water, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3, Propylene Carbonate, Tocopherol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Dimethicone
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentSilica Dimethicone Silylate
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
HumectantIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantSodium Chloride
MaskingDimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientMethicone
EmollientSorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingCI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantTrihydroxystearin
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-11
Potassium Sorbate
PreservativeDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMethylpropanediol
SolventTalc
AbrasiveDisodium EDTA
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Dimethicone, Water, Phenyl Trimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Silica Dimethicone Silylate, Butylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isododecane, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Methicone, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, CI 77220, Trihydroxystearin, Polysilicone-11, Potassium Sorbate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Methylpropanediol, Talc, Disodium EDTA, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, 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.
Butylene 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 GlycolCi 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 77891Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeDimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.
Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecanePEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.
Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.
As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.
Learn more about Phenyl TrimethiconeWater. 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