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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
C13-15 Alkane
SolventDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientMagnesium Sulfate
Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Shorea Robusta Resin
TonicPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingGlyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropylene Carbonate
SolventHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isododecane, Triethylhexanoin, Propylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, C13-15 Alkane, Diisostearyl Malate, Magnesium Sulfate, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Boron Nitride, Shorea Robusta Resin, Panthenol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Glyceryl Behenate, Niacinamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene Carbonate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
MaskingC30-45 Alkyl Methicone
Emollient
C30-45 Olefin
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic ColorantPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Trimethoxycaprylylsilane
SmoothingHydrolyzed Wheat Gluten
MoisturisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sodium Chloride, C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, C30-45 Olefin, Mica, Polysorbate 80, Trimethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
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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 77891Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
Learn more about PhenoxyethanolWater. 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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