What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Corylus Avellana Seed Oil
Emollient
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Sulfate
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingParfum
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Carbonate
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingCI 16255
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol
Humectant
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantMarrubium Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningAlumina
Abrasive
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingFurcellaria Lumbricalis Extract
Skin ConditioningLapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningSea Salt
Abrasive
Water, Diisostearyl Malate, Isododecane, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Silica, Corylus Avellana Seed Oil, Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Sulfate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, CI 77891, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Parfum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, CI 16255, CI 19140, CI 77491, CI 45380, CI 77492, CI 77499, Butylene Glycol, CI 42090, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Alumina, CI 15850, Phenethyl Alcohol, Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract, Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Maris Sal, Sea Salt
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTriisostearyl Citrate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Lauryl PCA
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Water
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45370
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Triisostearyl Citrate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Ceramide Ns, Squalane, Lactobacillus Ferment, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lauryl PCA, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Water, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Mica, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 45410, CI 17200, CI 77891, CI 77742, CI 19140, CI 45380, CI 73360, CI 75470, CI 77163, CI 15850, CI 45370, CI 42090, CI 15985
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 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
Ci 45380 is a synthetic dye that comes from coal or tar sources. Due to this, it is often used in small quantities.
A common name for this dye is Red 22. Red 22 imparts a warm reddish color.
Similar to Red 27, this dye changes color based on pH and moisture levels.
This dye is colorless when dry but turns pink between pH levels 0.0 to ~3.0.
Learn more about CI 45380Ci 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 77891Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilTocopheryl 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 AcetateWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
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