What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polybutene
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Cera Alba
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Pyrus Malus Seed Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Cyclotetrasiloxane
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Octyldodecanol, Cera Alba, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dextrin Palmitate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 15850, CI 45410, Mica
Polyisobutene
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Vanillyl Butyl Ether
MaskingParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantPolyisobutene, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octyldodecanol, Diisostearyl Malate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Octocrylene, Vanillyl Butyl Ether, Paraffinum Liquidum, CI 15850, CI 77491, CI 15985
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 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 77491Diisostearyl 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.
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.
Tocopherol 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
