What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isododecane, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Polysorbate 80, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tin Oxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Silica
Abrasive
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Paraffin
Perfuming
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylene Carbonate
SolventDimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingStearyl Stearate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Microcrystalline Wax, Silica, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Paraffin, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Carbonate, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Aluminum Hydroxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Stearyl Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77891, Mica, 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.
Ci 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 DimethiconeEthylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly.
You'll likely find this ingredient in sunscreen, as it is often used to mix UV-blocking ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone.
It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Due to its high fatty acid content, it may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateSilica, 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 SilicaTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateTridecyl Trimellitate is a synthetic ingredient with emollient and skin conditioning properties. It also acts as a texture enhancer and helps products spread easily without feeling greasy.
As an emollient, it forms a light layer on the skin that keeps moisture in and improves water resistance. This is why you'll often find this ingredient in eye creams and other rich treatments.
This ingredient is seen as the elegant alternative to mineral oil.
Learn more about Tridecyl TrimellitateThis ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
