What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyacrylamide
Parfum
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningIllicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Acid Red 33
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Diisostearyl Malate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Glycerin, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Octyldodecanol, Polysorbate 60, Titanium Dioxide, Polyacrylamide, Parfum, 1,2-Hexanediol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Laureth-7, CI 15985, Ethylhexylglycerin, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Acid Red 33, CI 42090
Water
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone
Ethylcellulose
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientAcrylates Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Aroma
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAmmonium Polyacrylate
StabilisingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Linalool
Perfuming
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Domestica Seed Extract
EmollientRaspberry Seed Oil/Tocopheryl Succinate Aminopropanediol Esters
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Octyldodecanol, Alcohol Denat., Polysorbate 60, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Ethylcellulose, Behenyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Acrylates Copolymer, Silica, Sorbitan Stearate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 80, CI 15985, Sorbitan Oleate, Parfum, Diisostearyl Malate, CI 77499, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Aroma, CI 17200, CI 19140, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ammonium Polyacrylate, Benzyl Alcohol, CI 42090, Butylene Glycol, Linalool, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Prunus Domestica Seed Extract, Raspberry Seed Oil/Tocopheryl Succinate Aminopropanediol Esters, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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 GlycolCi 15985 is a dye made from petroleum. It is synthetically created and approved by the FDA for use in foods and cosmetics.
The color of this dye is orange/yellow.
This ingredient can be found in makeup, sun care, and skincare.
Learn more about CI 15985Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Ethylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinOctyldodecanol 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.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPolysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60Water. 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!
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