What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Laurate
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningSilica
AbrasiveSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Dehydroacetate
PreservativePhytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingEnterococcus Faecalis
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningHydroxyapatite
AbrasiveZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
AntioxidantChenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantZinc Laurate, Mica, Lauroyl Lysine, Silica, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Enterococcus Faecalis, Butylene Glycol, Water, Hydroxyapatite, Zinc Oxide, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventSilica
AbrasivePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Kaolin
AbrasiveZinc Gluconate
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingMenthoxypropanediol
MaskingCocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientHamamelis Virginiana Water
AstringentAllantoin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Silk
HumectantAvena Sativa Kernel Flour
AbrasiveLinalool
PerfumingSalicylic Acid
MaskingPropylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningLimonene
PerfumingCitric Acid
BufferingSoluble Collagen
HumectantSodium Benzoate
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeDisodium EDTA
Trisodium EDTA
Water, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Propanediol, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Kaolin, Zinc Gluconate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Parfum, Menthoxypropanediol, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Silk, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Linalool, Salicylic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Limonene, Citric Acid, Soluble Collagen, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Trisodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Silica, 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 SilicaWater. 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