What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Polybutene
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Irvingia Gabonensis Kernel Butter
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
CI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecanol, Polybutene, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Irvingia Gabonensis Kernel Butter, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, CI 45410, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, CI 19140, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, CI 15850
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 45410Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPolybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.
It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.
Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.
Learn more about Polybutene
