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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Nylon-12
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantC20-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Diglycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Triacontanyl Pvp
HumectantParfum
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMica
Cosmetic ColorantBrassica Campestris Sterols
EmollientO-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Alumina
Abrasive
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Raspberry Seed Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
BHT
Antioxidant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, CI 77891, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dimethicone, Nylon-12, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, CI 77492, C20-22 Alcohols, CI 77491, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Decyl Glucoside, Triacontanyl Pvp, Parfum, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan Gum, Mica, Brassica Campestris Sterols, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Alumina, Sodium Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phytosphingosine, Raspberry Seed Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters, Silica, BHT, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tocopherol, Maltodextrin, Tin Oxide
Water
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Climbazole
Antimicrobial
Mannitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Rhamnose
HumectantFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Piroctone Olamine, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Climbazole, Mannitol, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Fructooligosaccharides, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 DimethiconePhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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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