What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Nylon-12
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Perfluorooctyl Triethoxysilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventDimethiconol
Emollient
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Rosa Moschata Seed Oil
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Squalane, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Nylon-12, Pvp, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Perfluorooctyl Triethoxysilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Propylene Carbonate, Dimethiconol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Hull Powder
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Polypropylsilsesquioxane
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Silica Silylate
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingOryza Sativa Bran Cera
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera
Emollient
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Fructose
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingUrea
Buffering
Alteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Maltose
MaskingSodium Lactate
BufferingSodium PCA
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Oryza Sativa Hull Powder, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Chloride, Silica Silylate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Oryza Sativa Bran Cera, Hydroxyacetophenone, Lecithin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Glycine Soja Oil, Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera, Polyglycerin-3, Lactobacillus Ferment, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Fructose, Sodium Hydroxide, Urea, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Allantoin, Maltose, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Trehalose, Glucose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 HectoriteHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideThis 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 TrimethylsiloxysilicateTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.
Water. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
