What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Benzyl Glycol
SolventHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Raspberry Ketone
Masking
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Mannose
HumectantParfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane, CI 77891, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Isononyl Isononanoate, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Dicalcium Phosphate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Silica, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tin Oxide, Water, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Raspberry Ketone, Soluble Collagen, Mannose, Parfum, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Titanium Dioxide 8.36%
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 3%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCyclomethicone
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantIsoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingMica
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingSilica
Abrasive
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPolyester-1
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Carbonate
SolventHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Natto Gum
Saussurea Involucrata Extract
HumectantBambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide 8.36%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 3%, Water, CI 77492, Cyclomethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, CI 77491, Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ceresin, Mica, Diisostearyl Malate, Sodium Chloride, Silica, CI 77499, Polyester-1, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Synthetic Wax, Sorbitan Olivate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Vegetable Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propylene Carbonate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dimethicone, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Natto Gum, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Ci 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.
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.
Disteardimonium 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 HectoriteHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is hyaluronic acid (HA) that is broken down into lower molecular weight fragments.
It's a humectant that pulls and holds water in the skin to help with hydration, plumpness, and reduce transepidermal water loss.
Because hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid is smaller in size, it can slip past your outermost layer of skin more easily than full-sized HA.
Most formulations will combine all sizes to get the best of both worlds.
Typical usage levels range from 0.01-1%. Any percentage higher than 2% might become goopy and tacky.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidSilica, 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 SilicaTocopheryl 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 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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