What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Polybutene
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Polybutene, Cera Microcristallina, Synthetic Wax, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Mica, Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, CI 77891, CI 73360, CI 77492, CI 42090
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientCera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingPolybutene
Silica
Abrasive
C13-15 Alkane
SolventVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Paraffin
Perfuming
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Parfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Odorata Root Extract
RefreshingLinalool
Perfuming
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantTrimethylsiloxysilicate, Isohexadecane, Synthetic Wax, Mica, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isododecane, Cera Microcristallina, Polybutene, Silica, C13-15 Alkane, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Paraffin, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract, Linalool, Titanium Dioxide, CI 42090, Iron Oxides, CI 15850
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolThis ingredient is a petroleum-derived wax used to thicken formulas, improve texture, and help lock in moisture.
Like other forms of wax, it forms an occlusive layer on the skin to reduce water loss.
While it can be beneficial for very dry or compromised skin, Cera Microcristallina may not be fungal acne safe; waxes and certain hydrocarbons may contribute to Malassezia growth for those prone to fungal acne.
As with many heavy occlusive ingredients, it may feel too rich for oily or acne-prone skin types. Individual tolerance can vary.
Learn more about Cera MicrocristallinaCi 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
Mica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Learn more about MicaPolybutene 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 PolybuteneSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSynthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
It has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxVP/Hexadecene Copolymer is a synthetic film-forming agent. It has both water and oil loving properties, allowing it to create a flexible, even film on the skin.
This ingredient helps enhance texture, smoothness, and wear resistance in makeup products while reducing tackiness.
