What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Tribehenin
Emollient
Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Tapioca Starch
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Mica, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tribehenin, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Tapioca Starch, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPhosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Silica, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Beeswax, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Water, Phosphatidylcholine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Retinyl Palmitate, Mica, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 16035
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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.
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 77891Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is an ester of palmitic acid, a C16 fatty acid that falls within the C11-24 range that Malassezia can metabolize.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateMica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Learn more about MicaTocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.
Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.
It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.
One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.
Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.
Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.
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.
Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.
The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.
Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateEuphorbia Cerifera Wax (aka candelilla wax) is a vegan stand-in for beeswax. It is a plant-derived wax that functions as an astringent, emulsion stabilizer, film-former, and skin conditioner.
On skin, it forms a protective barrier that helps lock in moisture while it enhances product stability, prevents separation, and helps color last longer in makeup.
This ingredient is generally safe for use in cosmetics with one nuance: some grades of candelilla wax can naturally contain benzyl alcohol at concentrations high enough to require declaration under EU labeling rules. This isn't a concern for most people but relevant for those with fragrance sensitivities.
Candelilla wax contains fatty acids (mainly C31) and wax esters that can be used by the Malassezia yeast, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
You might see Euphorbia Cerifera "Cera" instead of "wax". This is because some brands, databases, or labels use it interchangeably; they're the same ingredient.
Learn more about Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
