What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyisobutene
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polybutene
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
CI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Polybutene, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, CI 45410, CI 15850, Titanium Dioxide
Polybutene
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Triacontanyl Pvp
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Irvingia Gabonensis Kernel Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Triacontanyl Pvp, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Irvingia Gabonensis Kernel Butter, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lecithin, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Mica, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 42090, CI 77163, CI 19140, CI 77742, CI 15850, CI 15985, CI 45410, CI 73360
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 15850CI 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 45410Octyldodecanol 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.
Tocopheryl 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
