What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientHydrogen Dimethicone
Parfum
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cholesterol
Emollient
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Zea Mays Starch, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Zinc Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Parfum, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Argyi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantPolymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Octyldodecanol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Zinc PCA, Glycerin, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Artemisia Argyi Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, CI 19140, CI 45410, CI 42090
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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.
Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractDimethicone 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 DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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
