What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientTridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Jasminum Officinale Flower Wax
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77400
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 45370
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Polyethylene, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Microcrystalline Wax, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tribehenin, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Jasminum Officinale Flower Wax, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Sorbitan Isostearate, Parfum, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, BHT, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Mica, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891, CI 15850, CI 42090, CI 15985, CI 19140, CI 45410, CI 45380, CI 77400, CI 73360, CI 45370, CI 77163, CI 77742, CI 17200
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Cetearyl Nonanoate
EmollientCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer
EmollientTriacontanyl Pvp
HumectantN-Capryloyl Lysine
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Tribehenin
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Limonene
Perfuming
Vanillin
Masking
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantBlue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantJojoba Esters, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Microcrystalline Wax, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Cetearyl Nonanoate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Silica, Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer, Triacontanyl Pvp, N-Capryloyl Lysine, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Phytosphingosine, Tribehenin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Limonene, Vanillin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, CI 19140, CI 15985, CI 15850, CI 45380, Blue 1 Lake
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.
This ingredient is a more stable version of Vitamin C, meaning it does not disintegrate as quickly when exposed to sunlight. However, studies show it does not penetrate skin as well as pure Vitamin C.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is oil soluble.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl PalmitateCi 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 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 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Ci 45380 is a synthetic dye that comes from coal or tar sources. Due to this, it is often used in small quantities.
A common name for this dye is Red 22. Red 22 imparts a warm reddish color.
Similar to Red 27, this dye changes color based on pH and moisture levels.
This dye is colorless when dry but turns pink between pH levels 0.0 to ~3.0.
Learn more about CI 45380Diisostearyl 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.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly.
You'll likely find this ingredient in sunscreen, as it is often used to mix UV-blocking ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone.
It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Due to its high fatty acid content, it may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateMicrocrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.
Microcrystalline Wax is used to enhance the texture and create even consistency. It helps stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is also known as pal-GHK. It is made up of 3 amino acids and palmitic acid, a fatty acid that helps it absorb into skin more easily.
This peptide is as a signal peptide, meaning it tells the skin to produce more collagen. Collagen is the key protein that helps form the skin's structure and keep it plump, firm, and hydrated.
By boosting collagen production, this ingredient supports a stronger skin barrier and helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
You'll most likely see this ingredient paired with Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 in the well-known Matrixyl 3000 complex. While results from in-house testing should be viewed cautiously, this peptide duo is among the most studied and widely used in modern skincare.
Due to its palmitic acid base, this ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolTribehenin comes from glycerin and behenic acid.
It is used as an emollient, or moisturizer. Emollients form a thin barrier on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Tribehenin
