What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Silica
Abrasive
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantMethicone
Emollient
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCalamine
AbsorbentCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Silica, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Mica, Methicone, Silica Silylate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Calamine, Ceramide NP, Panthenol, Water, Butylene Glycol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propolis Extract
Talc
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Petrolatum
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Zinc Myristate
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Hydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientEthylparaben
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogen Dimethicone
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPropylene Glycol
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Astringent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Hypericum Perforatum Extract
AntimicrobialHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialAesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Titanium Dioxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Mica, Lauroyl Lysine, Petrolatum, Silica, Zinc Myristate, Diisostearyl Malate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Hydroxyapatite, Dipropylene Glycol, Zinc Oxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Water, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Tin Oxide, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Butylene Glycol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Squalane, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Propylene Glycol, BHT, Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Soluble Collagen, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract, Sodium Citrate, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 73360, CI 19140, CI 77007
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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.
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinMica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Learn more about MicaSilica, 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 Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
