What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polybutene
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Iron Oxides
CI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Alumina
Abrasive
Blue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Titanium Dioxide, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Iron Oxides, CI 45410, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Alumina, Blue 1 Lake, CI 19140
Polybutene
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHydrogenated Polybutene
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
Emollient
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Aroma
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Polybutene, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Octyldodecanol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Aroma, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 77492, CI 77742, CI 45380, CI 45410
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCI 45410 is a synthetic red-pigment and dye.
It often goes by both Red 28 or Red 27; manufacturers label both ingredients as CI 45410.
This dye is commonly found in makeup because it imparts a vivid color. Some types of this dye change color based on pH level and interaction with moisture:
Your skin has a natural pH of around 4.5 - 5.5.
According to the FDA, CI 45410 is not permitted for use in eye products.
Red 27 is a flourescein dye and commonly used as a fluorescent tracer in medicine.
Learn more about CI 45410Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinHelianthus Annuus Extract comes from the common sunflower.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E. Studies show sunflowers contain antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
The fatty acids found in sunflowers include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus ExtractHydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneOctyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).
It is:
You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.
This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.
Regarding fungal acne:
In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract comes from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.
This ingredient has moisturizing properties due to its components of polysaccharides and omega-3 fatty acids. It also contains calcium, selenium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract contains numerous antioxidants such as ferulic acid. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa Bran ExtractPolybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.
It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.
Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.
Learn more about PolybuteneRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, the fragrance components are usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid, a compound found in rosemary leaf, has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractTocopherol 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 Tocopherol
