What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientPolybutene
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Luffa Cylindrica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Avium Seed Oil
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPropyl Gallate
Antioxidant
CI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Polybutene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Parfum, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Luffa Cylindrica Seed Oil, Prunus Avium Seed Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, Tocopherol, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Propyl Gallate, CI 45410, CI 42090, CI 15850
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Aroma
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Saccharin
MaskingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Alumina
Abrasive
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate
Silica
Abrasive
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Aroma, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycine Soja Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, BHT, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Saccharin, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Alumina, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Silica, Tin Oxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 42090, Iron Oxides, CI 77742, CI 15850, CI 16035, 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.
This ingredient is a high-molecular weight synthetic polymer. It is used to modify the viscosity of a formula, improve slip, and create a more "cushiony" texture.
Due to its large molecular size, this ingredient is not absorbed into the skin.
Caprylic/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 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 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
This is a synthetic polymer used to thicken formulas, improve texture, and enhance spreadability.
Due to its large molecule size, this ingredient does not penetrate the skin and is considered well-tolerated.
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 PolyisobutenePentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateTocopherol 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
