What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingDicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingLecithin
Emollient
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Oleyl Alcohol
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyethylene, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Ozokerite, Dicalcium Phosphate, Mica, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Parfum, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Lecithin, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Phytosterols, Oleyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Tin Oxide, CI 77491, CI 77891
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientIrvingia Gabonensis Kernel Butter
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingLaureth-4
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Synthetic Wax, Silica, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polyethylene, Aluminum Hydroxide, Irvingia Gabonensis Kernel Butter, Parfum, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Lecithin, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Laureth-4, Tocopherol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 15985, CI 19140, CI 15850, CI 45410, CI 42090
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 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 77891Euphorbia Cerifera Cera is AKA as Candelilla wax. It is a natural emollient and helps give products a thick consistency.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia safe.
This wax comes from a shrub native to Mexico. Since it is a plant derived wax, it is considered vegan.
Learn more about Euphorbia Cerifera CeraHydrogenated Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.
The texture of Hydrogenated Polydecene ranges from light and silky to rich.
Hydrogenated Polydecene is the end compound of controlled hydrogenation of Polydecene.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolydeceneLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of phospholipids.
Thanks to its amphiphilic structure (water-loving head and oil-loving tail), it is a true multitasker:
It plays well with most ingredients and is typically used at 0.1-1%. However, concentrations up to 50% have been reported in moisturizers.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that causes fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinParfum 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 ParfumPolyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
It is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about Tocopherol
