Aqua[1], Dimethicone[2], Glycerin[3], Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer[4], Sodium Hyaluronate[5], Ethylhexylglycerin[6], Dimethiconol[7], Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Laureth-[8]7, C12-14 Pareth-12[9] Polyacrylamide[10], Dimethicone Crosspolymer[11], Carbomer[12], C13-14 Isoparaffin[13], Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin[14], Methylparaben, Benzoic Acid[15], Parfum[16], CI 42090
Ingredient Analysis
2. ↑ silicone ( Dimethicone ) gives skin a nice “slip”, film-formers; can “carry” other active ingredients; may clog pores for some (depending on the silicones properties); some are water-soluble, some not; anti-foaming; skin protectant
4. ↑ thickener ( Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer ) thickens/stabilizes the product; generally, the more thickening agents used in formulating a cream, for example, may enhance its stability, but can also cause difficulty in spreading.
5. ↑ hyaluronic acid ( Sodium Hyaluronate ) A humectant moisturizer; proven to boost skin’s moisture content, reduce inflammation, have cell-communicating abilitites & help prevent moisture loss