What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingPolybutene
Pyrus Malus Seed Oil
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Paraffin
Perfuming
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientDiglyceryl Sebacate/Isopalmitate
EmollientTrilaurin
Skin ConditioningVp/Eicosene Copolymer
Polyethylene
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Lactobacillus/Soybean Extract Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningAcetylated Sucrose Distearate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPropylene Carbonate
SolventTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate, Octyldodecanol, Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate, Triethylhexanoin, Polybutene, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Synthetic Wax, Paraffin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Diglyceryl Sebacate/Isopalmitate, Trilaurin, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Polyethylene, CI 77891, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Lactobacillus/Soybean Extract Ferment Filtrate, Acetylated Sucrose Distearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Silica, Microcrystalline Wax, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Propylene Carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Tin Oxide, Mica, CI 77491
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 a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. 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. Be sure to 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.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCi 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.
Microcrystalline Wax is derived from petroleum through a de-oiling process, then highly refined and purified before use in cosmetics.
In skincare formulations, it is used to improve texture and create a smooth, even consistency. It also helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).
It is:
You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.
This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.
Regarding fungal acne:
In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamatePolybutene 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 PolybutenePolyethylene 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.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteTin 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.
