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 ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolyisobutene, 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, CI 77891
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 ColorantIron Oxides
CI 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, Iron Oxides, 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 45410Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Octyldodecanol 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 AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
