What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Polybutene
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSodium Saccharin
MaskingVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantAroma
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Triacontanyl Pvp
HumectantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Ethyl Vanillin
MaskingParfum
Masking
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Mica, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Propylene Carbonate, Sodium Saccharin, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Tin Oxide, CI 77120, Aroma, CI 15850, CI 42090, CI 77491, CI 77891, Dicalcium Phosphate, Silica, Triacontanyl Pvp, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Ethyl Vanillin, Parfum, CI 77492
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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 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 15850Octyldodecanol 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.
Polybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.
It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.
Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.
Learn more about PolybuteneTocopheryl 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
