What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Perfuming
Squalane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientHydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer
Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Stearyl Heptanoate
Emollient
Cera Alba
Emollient
Stearyl Caprylate
EmollientSucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Jasminum Officinale Flower Wax
EmollientPrunus Domestica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantMethyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearyl Heptanoate, Cera Alba, Stearyl Caprylate, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Jasminum Officinale Flower Wax, Prunus Domestica Seed Oil, Parfum, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Propyl Gallate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 15850, CI 42090
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingTribehenin
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Alumina
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 12085
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantDicaprylyl Carbonate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Diisostearyl Malate, Synthetic Wax, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Jojoba Esters, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Tribehenin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Carbonate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dimethicone, Alumina, Parfum, Tin Oxide, Silica, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Citric Acid, CI 12085, CI 15850, CI 15985, CI 17200, CI 19140, CI 42090, CI 45380, CI 45410, CI 73360, CI 75470, CI 77163, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77742, CI 77891, Mica
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 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
CI 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 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 77891Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumTocopherol 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 TocopherolTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
