What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
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
Polybutene
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Aroma
Menthone Glycerin Acetal
Refreshing
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Fragaria Ananassa Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tribehenin
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Saccharin
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPEG-10 Phytosterol
EmulsifyingZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Polybutene, Octyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Ceramide Ng, Aroma, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Fragaria Ananassa Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Tribehenin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Saccharin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, PEG-10 Phytosterol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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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 AromaMenthone Glycerin Acetal can worsen rosacea.
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.
Polybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.
It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.
Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.
Learn more about PolybuteneWe don't have a description for Saccharin yet.
This silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl SilylateJojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilTocopherol 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 TocopherolTribehenin comes from glycerin and behenic acid.
It is used as an emollient, or moisturizer. Emollients form a thin barrier on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Tribehenin
