What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Sodium Anisate
AntimicrobialSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Levulinate, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Salicylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingPentaerythrityl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
AstringentAlthaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingOctyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Palmitate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Octyldodecanol, Polyethylene, Silica, Cera Microcristallina, Pentaerythrityl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Mica, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Water, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Isopentyldiol, Propylene Carbonate, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
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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.
Ci 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 77491CI 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 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.
Ci 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 77891Tocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.
Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.
It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.
One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.
Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.
Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.
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.
Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.
The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.
Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
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