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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientDilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Mel
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Emollient
Propolis Cera
AntiseborrhoeicTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aroma
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCitral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Mel, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Propolis Cera, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aroma, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil, Glucomannan, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Trihydroxystearin, Tin Oxide, CI 15850, CI 77891, Citral, Linalool, Limonene
Polybutene
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Didecene
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Aroma
Ethyl Vanillin
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Didecene, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Silica Silylate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Mica, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Aroma, Ethyl Vanillin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hexylene Glycol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 42090
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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 AromaCi 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.
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 a fatty acid ester.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTin 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.
Tocopherol 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 TocopherolTocopheryl 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 Acetate
