What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingIron Oxides
Squalane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Isoamyl Laurate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Synthetic Wax, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Microcrystalline Wax, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sorbitan Oleate, CI 77492, Mica, Silica, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77491, Aluminum Hydroxide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Iron Oxides, Squalane, Water, Glycerin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sorbitan Olivate, CI 77499, CI 77288
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientPolyisobutene
Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantAlumina
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Phytosteryl Isostearate
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientBisabolol
Antioxidant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77891, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Synthetic Wax, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer, CI 77492, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Microcrystalline Wax, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, CI 77491, Alumina, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phytosteryl Isostearate, Squalane, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, CI 77499, Phenoxyethanol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Bisabolol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Tocopherol
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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 HydroxideBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is a synthetic emollient that works as a lanolin substitute.
This ingredient is a great vegan option for those avoiding animal-derived ingredients.
It mostly stays on the surface of skin where it helps hydrate due to its large molecular size and low water solubility.
Due to it being derived from fatty acids, this ingredient may not be Malassezia or fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2Ci 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.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneIsononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.
As an emollient, Isononyl Isononanoate helps keep your skin soft and smooth. This is because emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Isononyl Isononanoate helps give products a velvet feel and improves spreadability.
Learn more about Isononyl IsononanoateMicrocrystalline 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.
Squalane is the hydrogenated and shelf-stable form of squalene (a lipid that naturally occurs in human sebum).
It is an emollient and skin conditioning agent that is able to integrate seamlessly into the skin's lipid barrier without clogging pores.
This is due to how structurally similar it is to what your skin already produces.
Though it is mostly an emollient that helps soften and hydrate skin, it also has some humectant and occlusive action. Humectants help the skin retain moisture while occlusives seal it in, making squalane a triple-threat moisturizer.
Research shows it has antioxidant capabilities that help protect against stressors like UV exposure, specifically UVA induced oxidative stress. This study also found that it supports collagen biosynthesis in human dermal fibroblasts.
No clinical study has reported significant adverse effects and irritation reactions are very rare from this ingredient (even at 100% concentration).
Overall, it's a fantastic ingredient for hydration and is suitable for all skin types.
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Though squalane is often called an oil, it’s technically not one. It is a hydrocarbon, meaning it is only made of carbon and hydrogen. True oils are triglycerides and made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term “oil-free” isn’t regulated so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
Squalane has a comedogenic rating of 1 from the original 1972 study that tested raw ingredients under occlusion on rabbit ears. This system is not standardized or peer-reviewed, and using the raw ingredients is very different from how diluted cosmetic formulations are used on human skin.
A comedogenic rating of 1 means it is "unlikely to clog pores" according to the original rating system.
The overall formula of a product matters more than the individual ingredients on whether or not it will cause clogged pores.
Learn more about SqualaneSynthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
It has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.
Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.
This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).
Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane
