What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC9-12 Alkane
SolventPropanediol
Solvent
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Silica
Abrasive
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientGanoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin Protecting
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lentinus Edodes Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, C9-12 Alkane, Propanediol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Squalane, Magnesium Sulfate, Silica, Boron Nitride, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lentinus Edodes Extract, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
Surfactant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningGanoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin Protecting
Lentinus Edodes Extract
Skin ConditioningSparassis Crispa Extract
Emulsion StabilisingTrametes Versicolor Extract
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPoly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantAcrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPropylene Carbonate
SolventTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Water, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Methicone, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Synthetic Beeswax, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Lentinus Edodes Extract, Sparassis Crispa Extract, Trametes Versicolor Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosphingosine, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Cyclohexasiloxane, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Mica, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Glyceryl Caprylate, Propylene Carbonate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Maltodextrin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, Parfum
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
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.
Disteardimonium 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 HectoriteEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinThis is the extract of the Reishi mushroom.
The Reishi mushroom has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
This is due to its content of terpenoids, polysaccharides, macronutrients, and phenolic acids.
Learn more about Ganoderma Lucidum ExtractWe don't have a description for Lentinus Edodes Extract yet.
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate is a plant-derived, oil-soluble emulsifier. It keeps water-in-oil emulsions stable to prevent the ingredients from separating.
On the safety front, it's considered non-irritating and well-tolerated (it can even be found in formulations for baby skin).
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because research has shown that the Malassezia species can grow in the presence of fatty acid esters with chain lengths above C12 (and this one is C18).
While it does have a comedogenic rating of 4, the comedogenic rating scale was developed from rabbit ear models which has limited clinical relevance to human skin. Studies also show that comedogenic ingredients cannot predict how the overall formula will behave on human skin.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 DiisostearatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 PropanediolWater. 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
