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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningDipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
Skin ConditioningDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingCeresin
Emulsion StabilisingNeopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientMacadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientEthylene/Propylene Copolymer
AbrasiveCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCedrol
EmollientCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Madecassoside
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantRosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAdansonia Digitata Fruit Extract
EmollientCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCodonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantParfum
MaskingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCitral
PerfumingPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Ceresin, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate, Synthetic Wax, Microcrystalline Wax, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77891, Cedrol, CI 42090, CI 15850, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tocopherol, CI 77499, Water, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycine Soja Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientHydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningJojoba Esters
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Behenyl Behenate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingParfum
MaskingTrimethylolpropane Triisostearate
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Skin ConditioningPrunus Avium Seed Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantEthyl Vanillin
MaskingAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningPropyl Gallate
AntioxidantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Jojoba Esters, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Behenyl Behenate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Parfum, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Prunus Avium Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Ethyl Vanillin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Propyl Gallate, CI 15850, CI 15985, CI 19140, CI 42090, CI 45410, CI 45380, CI 73360, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, 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.
This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCi 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 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 77491CI 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.
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 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.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate is a plant-derived emulsifier and pigment-dispersing agent with a non-sticky skin feel.
It helps products glide on smoothly and prevents oil and water from separating in a formula, making it suitable for sunscreen and makeup formulations.
The EU inventory of cosmetics has no use restrictions on this ingredient and it is considered well-tolerated.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is derived from isostearic acid.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-2 TriisostearateTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
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.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol