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Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantRhus Succedanea Fruit Wax
Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Abrasive
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Iron Oxides
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Mica, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Iron Oxides, CI 15850, CI 77891
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Kaolin
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Paraffin
Perfuming
Isohexadecane
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Kaolin, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phenyl Trimethicone, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Synthetic Wax, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Isostearyl Isostearate, Paraffin, Isohexadecane, Mica, Silica, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Microcrystalline Wax, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 15850, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 19140
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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 lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. 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. Be sure to 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.
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 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 77891Mica 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 MicaTocopheryl 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 AcetateEuphorbia Cerifera wax comes from a shrub in Northern Mexico. It is used to stabilize formulations and has emollient properties.
Emollients form a thin layer on top of skin to prevent water from evaporating, keeping skin and lips hydrated.
According to a manufacturer, this wax can range from a yellow/brown color to translucent.
Learn more about Euphorbia Cerifera WaxThis ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
The EU typically uses CI numbers for colorants when applicable, such as CI 77489. In the US, iron oxides are regulated as color additives and "iron oxides" is the most commonly used name in US cosmetic practice.
A 2021 paper looked at skincare formulations containing iron oxides and found that they reduced transmission of blue light when measured optically. In simple terms, the pigment particles helped block or scatter part of the visible light spectrum in lab testing and the authors suggest this could translate into better protection against blue-light-related skin effects.
There is also clinical and experimental research showing that tinted products containing iron oxides can reduce visible light-induced pigmentation:
Please note, whether a product reduces visible or blue light depends on things like:
In the EU's CosIng database, iron oxides are only listed as a colorant. CosIng groups ingredients by their main cosmetic role, such as colorant, preservative, or UV filter.
Though studies say iron oxides can "attenuate blue light", they're describing an optical property and not an officially recognized cosmetic function.
So CosIng isn’t contradicting the research. It’s just classifying iron oxides by what they officially are: pigments that add color.
Learn more about Iron Oxides
