What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Perlite
Absorbent
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingNylon-12
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Skin ConditioningDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientBis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDipentaerythrityl Tetrahydroxystearate/Tetraisostearate
Skin Conditioning
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Silica
Abrasive
BHT
Antioxidant
Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingLinalool
Perfuming
Sodium Carrageenan
Emulsion StabilisingCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientJania Rubens Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Alcohol Denat., Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Butylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Perlite, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Nylon-12, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dipentaerythrityl Tetrahydroxystearate/Tetraisostearate, Silica Silylate, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Silica, BHT, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Linalool, Sodium Carrageenan, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Jania Rubens Extract, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone
Dimethicone
Emollient
Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone/Ipdi Copolymer Ethylcarbamate
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Di-C12-13 Alkyl Tartrate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Silica
Abrasive
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Tetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Chloride
MaskingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Poloxamer 338
EmulsifyingPropylene Carbonate
SolventPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Iron Oxides
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isododecane, Methyl Trimethicone, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone/Ipdi Copolymer Ethylcarbamate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cetyl Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Di-C12-13 Alkyl Tartrate, Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Dextrin Palmitate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Chloride, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Laureth-4, Poloxamer 338, Propylene Carbonate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol, Iron Oxides, CI 77491, CI 77499
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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.
This ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDimethicone 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 DimethiconeDisteardimonium 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 HectoriteGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinThis ingredient is a powder used to improve texture, slip, and give products a silky texture.
Isododecane 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 IsododecanePhenoxyethanol 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.
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 SilicaTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
