What's inside
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Lauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Paraffin
Perfuming
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Zeolite
AbsorbentDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Alumina
Abrasive
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDiisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Lauryl Laurate, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyethylene, Hydrated Silica, Paraffin, Synthetic Beeswax, Zeolite, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Boron Nitride, Caprylyl Glycol, Silica, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Stearic Acid, Hexylene Glycol, Microcrystalline Wax, Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantPhenyl Trimethicone, Silica, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polyethylene, Microcrystalline Wax, Phenoxyethanol, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891, CI 42090, CI 17200
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 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 77891Microcrystalline Wax is derived from petroleum through a de-oiling process, then highly refined and purified before use in cosmetics.
In skincare formulations, it is used to improve texture and create a smooth, even consistency. It also helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
It is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
Silica, 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.
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