What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone
Dimethicone
Emollient
Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone/Ipdi Copolymer Ethylcarbamate
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Di-C12-13 Alkyl Tartrate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Silica
Abrasive
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Tetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Chloride
MaskingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Poloxamer 338
EmulsifyingPropylene Carbonate
SolventPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Iron Oxides
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isododecane, Methyl Trimethicone, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone/Ipdi Copolymer Ethylcarbamate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cetyl Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Di-C12-13 Alkyl Tartrate, Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Dextrin Palmitate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Chloride, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Laureth-4, Poloxamer 338, Propylene Carbonate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol, Iron Oxides, CI 77491, CI 77499
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Paraffin
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Kaolin
Abrasive
Cera Alba
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Oleth-10
EmulsifyingLaneth-40
CleansingCopernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Polybutene
Lanolin Alcohol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Acetyl Cedrene
Cinnamyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Amyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Geranyl Acetate
Perfuming
Anethole
Masking
Eugenol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantUltramarines
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 12085
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCopper Powder
AntimicrobialCI 77400
Cosmetic ColorantBronzite Powder
Cosmetic ColorantChromium Hydroxide Green
CI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantBlue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantAlumina
Abrasive
CI 77000
Cosmetic ColorantChromium Oxide Greens
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
Paraffinum Liquidum, Paraffin, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Palmitate, Petrolatum, Kaolin, Cera Alba, Tocopherol, Oleth-10, Laneth-40, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Polybutene, Lanolin Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, BHT, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalyl Acetate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Acetyl Cedrene, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Citronellol, Amyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Benzyl Salicylate, Coumarin, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Geranyl Acetate, Anethole, Eugenol, Parfum, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, Ultramarines, CI 77007, CI 19140, CI 15850, CI 75470, CI 12085, CI 15985, Copper Powder, CI 77400, Bronzite Powder, Chromium Hydroxide Green, CI 77289, CI 77510, Blue 1 Lake, CI 42090, CI 16035, Alumina, CI 77000, Chromium Oxide Greens, CI 77288, CI 45380, Mica, Tin Oxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 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 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.
Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
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.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolThis ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
The EU typically uses CI numbers for colorants when applicable, such as CI 77489. In the US, iron oxides are regulated as color additives and "iron oxides" is the most commonly used name in US cosmetic practice.
A 2021 paper looked at skincare formulations containing iron oxides and found that they reduced transmission of blue light when measured optically. In simple terms, the pigment particles helped block or scatter part of the visible light spectrum in lab testing and the authors suggest this could translate into better protection against blue-light-related skin effects.
There is also clinical and experimental research showing that tinted products containing iron oxides can reduce visible light-induced pigmentation:
Please note, whether a product reduces visible or blue light depends on things like:
In the EU's CosIng database, iron oxides are only listed as a colorant. CosIng groups ingredients by their main cosmetic role, such as colorant, preservative, or UV filter.
Though studies say iron oxides can "attenuate blue light", they're describing an optical property and not an officially recognized cosmetic function.
So CosIng isn’t contradicting the research. It’s just classifying iron oxides by what they officially are: pigments that add color.
Learn more about Iron Oxides
