What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
C21-28 Alkane
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Aroma
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantLauryl Alcohol Diphosphonic Acid
Emulsion StabilisingTrihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingLecithin
Emollient
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantAlkanna Tinctoria Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningC21-28 Alkane, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Aroma, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Lauric Acid, Pentylene Glycol, CI 19140, Lauryl Alcohol Diphosphonic Acid, Trihydroxystearin, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Lecithin, CI 15850, Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CI 77491, CI 77492, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Glucomannan
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientIsostearyl Neopentanoate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientBis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
MaskingMagnesium Sulfate
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Prunus Persica Flower Extract
MoisturisingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientC24-28 Alkyl Methicone
Emollient
Collagen Amino Acids
Moisturising
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Pisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylene Carbonate
SolventLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Citrate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLaureth-4
Emulsifying
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Talc, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Glycerin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isododecane, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Silica, Prunus Persica Flower Extract, Benzoic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, C24-28 Alkyl Methicone, Collagen Amino Acids, Maltodextrin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Pisum Sativum Extract, Propylene Carbonate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laureth-4, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
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 77492Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidTocopherol 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 Tocopherol
