What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Polybutene
Octyldodecanol
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
EmollientC18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
EmulsifyingStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientMenthol
MaskingPropylene Carbonate
SolventCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingMentha Piperita Oil
MaskingPunica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantTribehenin
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Tocopherol
AntioxidantSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
BufferingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialSoluble Collagen
HumectantTripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Octyldodecanol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diisostearyl Malate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Isohexadecane, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Menthol, Propylene Carbonate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tribehenin, Water, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Tocopherol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Retinyl Palmitate, Lactic Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Soluble Collagen, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 15850
Polyisobutene
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
EmollientParaffinum Liquidum
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientRubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Seed Oil
EmollientSqualane
EmollientAroma
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantDiethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingSorbic Acid
PreservativePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingPolyisobutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Squalane, Aroma, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol
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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.
Diisostearyl 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.
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate is derived from isostearic acid. It is an emollient and emulsifier.
The highest concentration of this ingredient is found in lipsticks.
This ingredient is minimally water soluble and may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl TetraisostearatePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate is an emulsifer and emollient. It comes from Isostearic Acid and Polyglycerin-3.
As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize products by preventing oils and water from separating.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 DiisostearateTocopherol 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 TocopherolTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate