What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polybutene
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingKaolin
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantEthylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPolyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Bis-PEG-15 Dimethicone/Ipdi Copolymer
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
PEG-2 Soyamine
EmulsifyingCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantIsononyl Isononanoate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Silica, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polybutene, CI 77891, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isoamyl Laurate, Synthetic Wax, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Microcrystalline Wax, Kaolin, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Mica, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, CI 77491, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Caprylyl Methicone, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, CI 15985, CI 15850, CI 19140, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Diisostearyl Malate, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 77499, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Lauroyl Lysine, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Propylene Carbonate, Sorbitan Oleate, Bis-PEG-15 Dimethicone/Ipdi Copolymer, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, PEG-2 Soyamine, CI 42090, CI 77492
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Polybutene
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Kaolin
Abrasive
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate, Dimethicone, Polybutene, Caprylyl Methicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Synthetic Wax, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polyethylene, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Kaolin, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 15850
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 lipid-based synthetic skin-conditioning agent derived from adipic acid and a mixture of fatty acids. It is often called a lanolin substitute.
As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate the skin. Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Due to its fatty acid base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Methicone is a synthetic and lightweight silicone fluid. It gives products a silky, dry-touch finish without the heaviness of pure oils.
Though the EU CosIng Database lists this ingredient as a skin conditioner, it is also used for sensory reasons. It spreads easily, cuts greasiness, and reduces tackiness.
This ingredient is volatile which means it will mostly evaporate (but it evaporates slower than older cyclomethicones, like Cyclotetrasiloxane).
Typical concentration ranges from 1-30% depending on if it's being used to tweak the feel of a product or acting as the main emollient.
Learn more about Caprylyl MethiconeCi 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 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 77891Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Kaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about KaolinPolybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.
It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.
Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.
Learn more about PolybuteneSilica, 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 SilicaSynthetic 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 WaxThis ingredient is used in makeup and skincare to thicken formulas, reduce shine, and give skin a silky-smooth feel.
Itβs a white silicone powder that sits in fine lines and pores to blur their appearance though its effectiveness depends on the particle size.
You'll typically find this ingredient in amounts between 0.1-20%.
Learn more about Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
