What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Polybutene
Octyldodecanol
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientTricaprylin
MaskingCera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyethylene
AbrasiveSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningVp/Eicosene Copolymer
Sorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Silica
AbrasiveEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAroma
Parfum
MaskingOctyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Skin ConditioningTribehenin
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantMica
Cosmetic ColorantMethyl Nicotinate
SoothingSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingTocopherol
AntioxidantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantVanillyl Butyl Ether
MaskingCapsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientZingiber Officinale Root Oil
MaskingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantLactic Acid
BufferingCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
AbrasiveBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialLimonene
PerfumingIron Oxides
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Octyldodecanol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Tricaprylin, Cera Microcristallina, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyethylene, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Sorbitan Oleate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Silica, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Glycol, Aroma, Parfum, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Tribehenin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Mica, Methyl Nicotinate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vanillyl Butyl Ether, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Lactic Acid, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tin Oxide, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Iron Oxides, CI 15850, CI 77891
Paraffinum Liquidum
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Tetraoleate
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientAtelocollagen
Skin ConditioningSodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Skin ConditioningTribehenin
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientBenzyl Nicotinate
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
EmollientTin Oxide
AbrasiveSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Silica
AbrasiveButylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCapsicum Frutescens Resin
CleansingAroma
Benzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantParaffinum Liquidum, Persea Gratissima Oil, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Polyglyceryl-10 Tetraoleate, Glycine Soja Oil, Atelocollagen, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Tribehenin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Benzyl Nicotinate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Tin Oxide, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Capsicum Frutescens Resin, Aroma, Benzyl Benzoate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, CI 75470, CI 45410
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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.
Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
The name is slightly confusing. This is because INCI associates aroma with flavor instead of smell.
Here is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:
“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”
INCI shows the only purpose of aroma to be "flavouring".
However, due to regulation differences, some companies may use aroma in place of parfum.
In Canada, this ingredient only has to be listed in concentrations above 1%.
Learn more about AromaBenzyl Benzoate is usually created from the condensation of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is used as a preservative, solvent, and has a floral/balsamic scent in large amounts.
As a preservative, Benzyl Benzoate works against bacteria and fungus. It is often used to treat scabies and lice in medicine.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Due to its fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate can be sensitizing and may cause contact dermatitis. It is a known EU allergen. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Benzyl Benzoate can be naturally found in cranberries and peaches.
Learn more about Benzyl BenzoateCi 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 77891Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly.
You'll likely find this ingredient in sunscreen, as it is often used to mix UV-blocking ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone.
It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Due to its high fatty acid content, it may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateGlycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.
Soybean oil is an emollient. It is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids including palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic acids.
As an emollient, the fatty acids in soybean oil helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. It does so by creating a film on top that traps moisture in.
Soybean oil is also rich in vitamin E, a potent antioxidant. Vitamin E is also anti-inflammatory and provides a soothing effect.
Studies show soy may help fade hyperpigmentation from UVB. It does so by disrupting the melanin process from UVB induced skin inflammation.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Soybeans are rich in proteins and are part of the legume family. Foods made with soybeans include tofu, soymilk, edamame, miso, and soy sauce.
Learn more about Glycine Soja OilPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is also known as pal-GHK. It is made up of 3 amino acids and palmitic acid, a fatty acid that helps it absorb into skin more easily.
This peptide is as a signal peptide, meaning it tells the skin to produce more collagen. Collagen is the key protein that helps form the skin's structure and keep it plump, firm, and hydrated.
By boosting collagen production, this ingredient supports a stronger skin barrier and helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
You'll most likely see this ingredient paired with Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 in the well-known Matrixyl 3000 complex. While results from in-house testing should be viewed cautiously, this peptide duo is among the most studied and widely used in modern skincare.
Due to its palmitic acid base, this ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Pentaerythrityl 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 HydroxyhydrocinnamateSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaThis 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 SilylateSorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateSynthetic 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 FluorphlogopiteTin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.
Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.
Tocopheryl 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 AcetateTribehenin comes from glycerin and behenic acid.
It is used as an emollient, or moisturizer. Emollients form a thin barrier on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Tribehenin