What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientTribehenin
Emollient
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polysilicone-11
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Diisostearyl Malate, Tribehenin, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer, Sorbic Acid, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 45410, CI 73360, CI 15850, CI 77891, CI 19140, CI 15985
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
MaskingTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDisodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Simethicone
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene, Water, Glycerin, Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethicone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl Glycol, Silica Silylate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Simethicone, Maltodextrin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Adenosine, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, 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.
This ingredient is a silicone-based emulsifer that helps the water and oil phases play nicely together.
It's pretty effective because one end of the molecule loves oil and the other one loves water.
Besides holding formulas together, it also leaves a silky and lightweight feel on skin without the greasiness. A manufacturer also claims it can help with the controlled release of active ingredients.
The CIR Expert Panel found this ingredient to not be sensitizing in concentrations up to 15% in human maximazation testing and dimethicone-based compounds were not comedogenic.
It has a high molecular weight well above 1,000 g/mol which means it limits meaningful skin penetration.
A 2019 study specifically tested this ingredient and found no observable Malassezia growth in its presence.
Learn more about Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 DimethiconeDimethicone 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 DimethiconePhenoxyethanol 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.
