What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyisobutene
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Paraffin
Skin ConditioningMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingMethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyisobutene, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Mica, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Paraffin, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Microcrystalline Wax, Methicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Squalane, Water, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77288, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Silica, Tocopherol, Titanium Dioxide
Polymethacrylic Acid Crosspolymer
AbsorbentCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantGlyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Paraffin
Skin ConditioningSilicon
Abrasive
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingPolymethyl/Phenylsilsesquioxane Silicate
Lauryl Alcohol Diphosphonic Acid
Emulsion StabilisingOctyl Polymethylsiloxane
C8-12 Acid Triglyceride
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantGlycerin/Phthalic Acid Copolymer
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantEthylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEuphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Glycerin
Humectant
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentMagnesium
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-3
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Butoxyethanol
MaskingMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Pentaerythrityl Tetra C5-9 Acid Esters
Skin ConditioningEssence
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Vinyldimethyl/Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Ethylhexyl Ester Of Tetradecene/Hexadecene/Ma Copolymer
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Methyl Abietate
Polysilicone-10
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Phenol
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Sodium Ethylparaben
Preservative
Alumina
Abrasive
Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Glucose
Humectant
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantTalc
Abrasive
C12-15 Alcohols
Emollient
C18-30 Acid Glycol Ester
EmollientOleic/Linoleic Triglyceride
EmollientEthyl Nicotinate
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Palm Glyceride
EmollientKaolin
Abrasive
C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester
Emulsifying
Stearyl Triethoxysilane
Polyglyceryl-8 C12-20 Acid Ester
EmulsifyingLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Serinate
Skin ConditioningPolymethacrylic Acid Crosspolymer, CI 77891, Glyceryl Linoleate, Mica, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Paraffin, Silicon, Cera Microcristallina, Polymethyl/Phenylsilsesquioxane Silicate, Lauryl Alcohol Diphosphonic Acid, Octyl Polymethylsiloxane, C8-12 Acid Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Synthetic Wax, CI 77492, Glycerin/Phthalic Acid Copolymer, CI 77499, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, CI 77491, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Glycerin, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Silica, Boron Nitride, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysilicone-3, Aluminum Hydroxide, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Butoxyethanol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra C5-9 Acid Esters, Essence, Pentylene Glycol, Vinyldimethyl/Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Ethylhexyl Ester Of Tetradecene/Hexadecene/Ma Copolymer, Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate, Polysilicone-10, Polyethylene, Phenol, Methyl Trimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Ethylparaben, Alumina, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Glucose, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Talc, C12-15 Alcohols, C18-30 Acid Glycol Ester, Oleic/Linoleic Triglyceride, Ethyl Nicotinate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Palm Glyceride, Kaolin, C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester, Stearyl Triethoxysilane, Polyglyceryl-8 C12-20 Acid Ester, Lauroyl Lysine, Ethyl Serinate
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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.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCi 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.
Ci 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 77891This ingredient comes as a powder made up of small, porous, microbeads. It is used to add a silky feel to products and also helps absorb oil.
Mica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Learn more about MicaParaffin is a solid wax that pulls its weight as an emollient, occlusive, and consistency-booster.
It softens skin and lays down a protective film to slow water loss and gives products a stable body and structure.
The cosmetic grade stuff is highly refined with a solid safety record. The CIR Expert Panel has repeatedly reaffirmed this ingredient to be safe in current practices of use and concentration.
The worry about carcinogenic compounds only applies to industrial grades, not the purified version used in skincare.
Despite its reputation, the highly reformed form is non-comedogenic and doesn't penetrate deeply into skin.
The good news for fungal-acne prone folks: the Malassezia yeast feeds on fatty acids and lipids and paraffin doesn't contain any of these (so there's nothing for the yeast to metabolize). This ingredient is considered fungal acne safe.
Learn more about ParaffinPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate is a plant-derived emulsifier and pigment-dispersing agent with a non-sticky skin feel.
It helps products glide on smoothly and prevents oil and water from separating in a formula, making it suitable for sunscreen and makeup formulations.
The EU inventory of cosmetics has no use restrictions on this ingredient and it is considered well-tolerated.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is derived from isostearic acid.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-2 TriisostearateSilica, 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 Silica
