What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientHydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Perfuming
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Cera Alba
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientTrimethylolpropane Triisostearate
Emollient
Mel
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Ethyl Vanillin
MaskingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentAnthocyanins
Cosmetic ColorantMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Cera Alba, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Parfum, Propolis Extract, Diisostearyl Malate, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Mel, Propanediol, Ethyl Vanillin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Water, Tocopherol, Trihydroxystearin, Isostearic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Montmorillonite, Anthocyanins, Maltodextrin, Propyl Gallate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citric Acid, CI 77891, CI 15985, CI 45380, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 15850
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientBis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Emollient
Polybutene
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingEthylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylene Carbonate
SolventMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Flower
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Squalane, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Synthetic Wax, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Polybutene, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Carbonate, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Persea Gratissima Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 15850, 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.
This ingredient is an emollient and skin conditioning agent.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCi 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 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 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.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilPolyglyceryl-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 Triisostearate
