What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Cyclopentasiloxane
EmollientHydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSilica
AbrasivePEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeAlumina
AbrasiveParfum
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
AntioxidantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientSqualane
EmollientMacadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane, Isohexadecane, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Silica, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Alumina, Parfum, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 15850, CI 77499, CI 42090
Isododecane
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentKaolin
AbrasiveMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPropylene Carbonate
SolventDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingOlea Europaea Husk Oil
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingIsododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Kaolin, Microcrystalline Wax, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Olea Europaea Husk Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Stearalkonium Hectorite
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteIsododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
The chemical name for this ingredient is 2,2,4,6,6-PENTAMETHYLHEPTANE.
Learn more about IsododecaneParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about Trimethylsiloxysilicate