What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Trehalose
Humectant
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Silica
Abrasive
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientHydrogen Dimethicone
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMethicone
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Niacinamide, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Trehalose, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Sorbitan Olivate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Allantoin, Zinc Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methicone, Disodium EDTA, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Magnesium Fluorosilicate
Abrasive
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citrus Limon Juice
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Amp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Parfum
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Laureth-2
CleansingLaureth-21
CleansingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Water, Butylene Glycol, PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Magnesium Fluorosilicate, Sodium Citrate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Citric Acid, Citrus Limon Juice, Dimethicone, Amp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Parfum, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Laureth-2, Laureth-21, Potassium Sorbate, BHT
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 DimethiconeEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamatePhenoxyethanol 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
