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Polybutene
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Triisostearyl Citrate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Aroma
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientIsopropylparaben
Preservative
Isobutylparaben
Antimicrobial
Butylparaben
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Menthoxypropanediol
Masking
Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Sodium Saccharin
MaskingPropylparaben
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Atelocollagen
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingBHT
Antioxidant
Polybutene, Paraffinum Liquidum, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Silica Silylate, Triisostearyl Citrate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Aroma, Benzyl Benzoate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Isopropylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Butylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Menthoxypropanediol, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Sodium Saccharin, Propylparaben, Limonene, Atelocollagen, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Linalool, Hexylene Glycol, BHT
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Polybutene
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Aroma
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Quaternium-90 Bentonite
Menthoxypropanediol
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Nicotinate
SoothingPropylene Carbonate
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Saccharin
MaskingSodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Niacin
SmoothingPortulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol, Polybutene, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Aroma, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Menthoxypropanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methyl Nicotinate, Propylene Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Saccharin, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Caffeine, Niacin, Portulaca Pilosa Extract
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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 AromaButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl 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, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is an ester of palmitic acid, a C16 fatty acid that falls within the C11-24 range that Malassezia can metabolize.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateMenthoxypropanediol can cause irritation and worsen rosacea.
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate is a synthetic emollient and "skin-feel" ingredient that spreads well and leaves a non-sticky finish with high gloss.
In makeup, it also doubles as a pigment-wetting agent for better color payoff.
It's a well-vetted ingredient for safety and does not penetrate into skin due to its large molecule size.
Because it's a long-chain fatty acid ester, this ingredient may not be fungal acne or Malassezia safe.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl TetraisostearatePolybutene 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 PolybuteneThis 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 SilylateSodium Chondroitin Sulfate is a type of sulfate.
