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Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
EmollientNylon-12
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Acrylates Copolymer
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientQuaternium-18 Hectorite
Sodium Magnesium Silver Phosphate
AntimicrobialEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Isododecane, Nylon-12, Boron Nitride, Acrylates Copolymer, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isononyl Isononanoate, Quaternium-18 Hectorite, Sodium Magnesium Silver Phosphate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, CI 19140, CI 15850, Iron Oxides
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Kaolin
Abrasive
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientEuphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Isododecane
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Synthetic Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Kaolin, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Boron Nitride, Isododecane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 15850
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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.
Boron Nitride is compound consisting of boron and nitrogen. It is used to absorb oil and modify adherence/ slip in products.
This means it is often used in makeup products to help them last longer.
Ci 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.
Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.
This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.
It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.
Learn more about CI 15850Hydrogenated 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 PolyisobuteneIsododecane 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 IsododecaneTocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.
Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.
It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.
One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.
Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.
Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.
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.
Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.
The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.
Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
