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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC9-12 Alkane
SolventOctyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantDiisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientSodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTribehenin
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingGentiana Lutea Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientDisodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPropylene Carbonate
SolventPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSilica
AbrasivePropanediol
SolventAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCitric Acid
BufferingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, C9-12 Alkane, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Glycerin, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tribehenin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Carbonate, Potassium Sorbate, Silica, Propanediol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Citric Acid, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCera Alba
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate
EmulsifyingMica
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantSodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeHydrogen Dimethicone
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningSilica
AbrasiveSodium Dehydroacetate
PreservativeCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantMethicone
EmollientEscin
TonicSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantWater, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, CI 77891, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Sodium Citrate, CI 77492, Cera Alba, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Mica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 77491, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Caffeine, Silica, Sodium Dehydroacetate, CI 77499, Methicone, Escin, Sodium Hyaluronate
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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.
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 HydroxideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 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 77891Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSilica, 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 SilicaThis silicate is used to add color to cosmetics. It can also add bulk or be used to adjust the viscosity.
Like other silicates, this ingredient mostly remains on the skin's surface.
The word “aluminum” can raise concerns about toxicity or systemic accumulation. In the context of Aluminum Dimyristate, these concerns are unfounded at normal usage levels. There’s no credible evidence linking it to cancer or neurological diseases.
Learn more about Sodium Potassium Aluminum SilicateWater. 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