What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Cera
Skin ConditioningMethyl Trimethicone, CI 77499, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Oryza Sativa Bran Cera, Octyldodecanol, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, CI 77266, CI 77510, Propylene Carbonate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 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.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).
It is:
You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.
This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.
Regarding fungal acne:
In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.
This silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
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