What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Isohexadecane
EmollientTalc
Abrasive
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Ethylcellulose
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Polyurethane-35
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenylpropanol
Masking
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Octyldodecanol, Diisostearyl Malate, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Stearate, Ethylcellulose, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyurethane-35, Glyceryl Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Myristyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Methylpropanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenylpropanol, CI 16035, CI 17200, Titanium Dioxide, CI 15850, CI 45410, CI 19140, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 42090
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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 15850CI 45410 is a synthetic red-pigment and dye.
It often goes by both Red 28 or Red 27; manufacturers label both ingredients as CI 45410.
This dye is commonly found in makeup because it imparts a vivid color. Some types of this dye change color based on pH level and interaction with moisture:
Your skin has a natural pH of around 4.5 - 5.5.
According to the FDA, CI 45410 is not permitted for use in eye products.
Red 27 is a flourescein dye and commonly used as a fluorescent tracer in medicine.
Learn more about CI 45410CI 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.
Ethylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinOctyldodecanol 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.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
