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Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin ConditioningTridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDibutyl Adipate
EmollientHydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningPropylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientBis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientTribehenin
EmollientEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Trilaurin
Skin ConditioningSilica
AbrasiveCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
EmollientHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPropylene Carbonate
SolventTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopherol
AntioxidantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Diisostearyl Malate, CI 77891, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CI 77492, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dibutyl Adipate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Tribehenin, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Trilaurin, Silica, CI 77491, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Water, Butylene Glycol, CI 77499, CI 42090, Mica
Dimethicone
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientTribehenin
EmollientVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingPolysilicone-11
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeAdipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Sorbic Acid
PreservativeTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantBlue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Diisostearyl Malate, Tribehenin, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sorbic Acid, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Blue 1 Lake, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
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 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created CI 77492 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 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Ci 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.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconePolyglyceryl-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 TriisostearateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.
Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.
It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.
One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.
Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.
Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.
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.
Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.
The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.
Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateTribehenin is the triglyceride of glycerin and behenic acid. It is an emollient that helps soften and condition skin.
Safety-wise, this is a well-vetted ingredient. Repeated-insult patch tests of 0.38% tribehenin did not trigger sensitization.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because behenic acid falls into the chain-length range that Malassezia yeasts can feed on.
Learn more about TribeheninTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.
Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.
This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).
Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane