What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Glyceryl Dioleate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Olive Oil
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Carbonate
SolventC10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTriolein
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Saccharin
MaskingKaolin
Abrasive
Citric Acid
Buffering
Aroma
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Glyceryl Dioleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Propylene Carbonate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Glyceryl Caprylate, Triolein, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Saccharin, Kaolin, Citric Acid, Aroma, CI 77742, CI 77891
Polyisobutene
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Stevia Rebaudiana Extract
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolyisobutene, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Stevia Rebaudiana Extract, Glycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Mica, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, 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 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 77891Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateThis silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl SilylateTocopheryl 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 Acetate
