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Polybutene
Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Aroma
Menthone Glycerin Acetal
Refreshing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Saccharin
MaskingTribehenin
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Iron Oxides
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Synthetic Beeswax, Aroma, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Phenoxyethanol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Silica, Tocopherol, Saccharin, Tribehenin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tin Oxide, Sorbitan Isostearate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Iron Oxides, Mica, CI 15850, CI 45410, CI 77891, CI 19140
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientAroma
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Fragaria Vesca Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sambucus Nigra Seed Oil
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Saccharin
MaskingDiethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Cleansing
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Polyethylene, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, C10-18 Triglycerides, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isohexadecane, Aroma, Hydrated Silica, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Fragaria Vesca Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Sambucus Nigra Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Saccharin, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 42090, Iron Oxides, CI 77742, CI 15850, CI 45410, CI 16035, CI 77891, CI 19140
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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.
Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
The name is slightly confusing. This is because INCI associates aroma with flavor instead of smell.
Here is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:
“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”
INCI shows the only purpose of aroma to be "flavouring".
However, due to regulation differences, some companies may use aroma in place of parfum.
In Canada, this ingredient only has to be listed in concentrations above 1%.
Learn more about AromaCi 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 45410 is a synthetic red-pigment and dye.
It often goes by both Red 28 or Red 27; manufacturers label both ingredients as CI 45410.
This dye is commonly found in makeup because it imparts a vivid color. Some types of this dye change color based on pH level and interaction with moisture:
Your skin has a natural pH of around 4.5 - 5.5.
According to the FDA, CI 45410 is not permitted for use in eye products.
Red 27 is a flourescein dye and commonly used as a fluorescent tracer in medicine.
Learn more about CI 45410Ci 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 77891Phenoxyethanol 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.
We don't have a description for Saccharin yet.
Tocopherol 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 TocopherolThis ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
The EU typically uses CI numbers for colorants when applicable, such as CI 77489. In the US, iron oxides are regulated as color additives and "iron oxides" is the most commonly used name in US cosmetic practice.
A 2021 paper looked at skincare formulations containing iron oxides and found that they reduced transmission of blue light when measured optically. In simple terms, the pigment particles helped block or scatter part of the visible light spectrum in lab testing and the authors suggest this could translate into better protection against blue-light-related skin effects.
There is also clinical and experimental research showing that tinted products containing iron oxides can reduce visible light-induced pigmentation:
Please note, whether a product reduces visible or blue light depends on things like:
In the EU's CosIng database, iron oxides are only listed as a colorant. CosIng groups ingredients by their main cosmetic role, such as colorant, preservative, or UV filter.
Though studies say iron oxides can "attenuate blue light", they're describing an optical property and not an officially recognized cosmetic function.
So CosIng isn’t contradicting the research. It’s just classifying iron oxides by what they officially are: pigments that add color.
Learn more about Iron Oxides
