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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Iron Oxides
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Kaolin
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Darutoside
Skin ConditioningIsododecane, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77891, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Silica, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Octyldodecanol, Iron Oxides, CI 77491, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Silica Silylate, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 15850, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Niacinamide, Kaolin, Glycerin, Copper Tripeptide-1, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Darutoside
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Illite
Abrasive
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
C9-12 Alkane
SolventHydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer
Alumina
Abrasive
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Propylene Carbonate
SolventEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane
SurfactantRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Hibiscus Mutabilis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Octyldodecanol, Illite, Boron Nitride, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, C9-12 Alkane, Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer, Alumina, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenyl Trimethicone, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tin Oxide, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Water, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hibiscus Mutabilis Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, CI 45410, CI 15850, CI 42090, CI 77492, CI 77491
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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.
This ingredient is a high-molecular weight synthetic polymer. It is used to modify the viscosity of a formula, improve slip, and create a more "cushiony" texture.
Due to its large molecular size, this ingredient is not absorbed into the skin.
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 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 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 77891Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteThis is a synthetic polymer used to thicken formulas, improve texture, and enhance spreadability.
Due to its large molecule size, this ingredient does not penetrate the skin and is considered well-tolerated.
Octyldodecanol 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.
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
