What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polybutene
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Palmitoyl 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
Alumina
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Silica
Abrasive
Iron Oxides
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, 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, Alumina, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Silica, Iron Oxides, CI 15850, CI 77891
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolybutene
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventPolyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientParfum
Masking
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantBHT
Antioxidant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cera Microcristallina, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Wax, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Propylene Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Parfum, Mica, BHT, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, CI 15850, CI 45410, CI 77891
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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.
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 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 77891Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).
It is:
You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.
This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.
Regarding fungal acne:
In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.
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 PolybuteneTocopherol 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 Tocopherol
