What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolybutene
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantAroma
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Lecithin
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCitronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSilica
Abrasive
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Isostearyl Isostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Polybutene, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Synthetic Wax, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, CI 77891, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Cera Microcristallina, Ozokerite, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Mica, Parfum, CI 77491, Aroma, CI 77492, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77499, Tocopheryl Acetate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Lecithin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Butylene Glycol, BHT, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hexylene Glycol, Silica, Citric Acid, Tin Oxide
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningJojoba Esters
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Behenyl Behenate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Avium Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethyl Vanillin
MaskingAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningPropyl Gallate
Antioxidant
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Jojoba Esters, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Behenyl Behenate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Parfum, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Prunus Avium Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Ethyl Vanillin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Propyl Gallate, CI 15850, CI 15985, CI 19140, CI 42090, CI 45410, CI 45380, CI 73360, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
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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.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is a fat-soluble form of vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) made by combining it with palmitic acid.
It is able to blend easily into creams and oil-based formulas because it dissolves in oils rather than water.
As you may know, regular vitamin C is notorious for breaking down when exposed to sunlight and air. Ascorbyl Palmitate is more stable and degrades at a slower rate.
Research on whether it converts efficiently into active vitamin C once it's applied on your skin is still limited. Some in-vitro studies suggest it may support collagen production, but it is not considered one of the stronger vitamin C derivatives, like:
Due to the palmitic acid base, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. Comedogenic studies have also shown this ingredient to have a rating of 2.
It's also worth keeping in mind that comedogenic and irritancy ratings are tested on individual ingredients, not finished formulas. The final product's formulation, concentration, and other ingredients all play a role in how something actually behaves on your skin.
Learn more about Ascorbyl PalmitateCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491CI 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created CI 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Ci 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 77891Diisostearyl 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.
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 ParfumTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
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.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolEuphorbia Cerifera wax comes from a shrub in Northern Mexico. It is used to stabilize formulations and has emollient properties.
Emollients form a thin layer on top of skin to prevent water from evaporating, keeping skin and lips hydrated.
According to a manufacturer, this wax can range from a yellow/brown color to translucent.
Learn more about Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
