What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientDicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Nylon-12
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Talc
Abrasive
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
BHT
Antioxidant
CI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecanol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Synthetic Wax, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polyethylene, Silica Silylate, Nylon-12, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Talc, Tin Oxide, BHT, CI 45410, CI 42090, CI 15850, CI 77891, CI 77491
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter
Emollient
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSilica Silylate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningMethyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Silica, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, C10-18 Triglycerides, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, Polyethylene, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Propylene Carbonate, Silica Silylate, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isostearic Acid, Glyceryl Behenate, Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate, Water, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 42090, CI 15850, CI 15985, CI 45410, CI 19140
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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.
This ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCi 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 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
CI 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 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 77491Octyldodecanol 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.
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate is derived from isostearic acid. It is an emollient and emulsifier.
The highest concentration of this ingredient is found in lipsticks.
This ingredient is minimally water soluble and may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl TetraisostearatePolyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
It is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
Silica Silylate is a siloxane polymer, meaning it is made up of silicon and oxygen atoms. It is not soluble in water.
This ingredient is a white powder with oil-absorbing, emollient, and anticaking properties.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteSynthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
It has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Learn more about Synthetic Wax
