What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPropylene Carbonate
SolventSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caproic Acid
Cleansing
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIsoamyl Laurate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Diisostearyl Malate, Isododecane, Octyldodecanol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Sorbitan Olivate, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caproic Acid, CI 15985, CI 19140, CI 45410, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter
Emollient
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSilica Silylate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningMethyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Silica, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, C10-18 Triglycerides, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, Polyethylene, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Propylene Carbonate, Silica Silylate, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isostearic Acid, Glyceryl Behenate, Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate, Water, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 42090, CI 15850, CI 15985, CI 45410, CI 19140
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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.
Ci 15985 is a dye made from petroleum. It is synthetically created and approved by the FDA for use in foods and cosmetics.
The color of this dye is orange/yellow.
This ingredient can be found in makeup, sun care, and skincare.
Learn more about CI 15985CI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140CI 45410 is a synthetic red-pigment and dye.
It often goes by both Red 28 or Red 27; manufacturers label both ingredients as CI 45410.
This dye is commonly found in makeup because it imparts a vivid color. Some types of this dye change color based on pH level and interaction with moisture:
Your skin has a natural pH of around 4.5 - 5.5.
According to the FDA, CI 45410 is not permitted for use in eye products.
Red 27 is a flourescein dye and commonly used as a fluorescent tracer in medicine.
Learn more about CI 45410Diisostearyl 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.
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.
This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateSorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
This ingredient is also known as part of Olivem 1000, with Cetearyl Olivate being the other part.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria.
Please note, having a healthy microbiome is different from fungal acne; a healthy microbiome includes small amounts of yeast that normally live on your skin without causing problems.
Fungal acne happens when one type of yeast (Malassezia) grows out of control. This is usually because it's feeding on certain oils or fatty acids. Due to the olive oil base, this ingredient may feed that yeast, so it may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateStearalkonium Hectorite is a clay-derived ingredient used to thicken a product and help create a gel-like texture.
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 FluorphlogopiteTocopherol (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
