What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Triisocetyl Citrate
EmollientMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Cera Alba
Emollient
Isostearyl Hydroxystearate
EmollientCera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientMyristyl Lactate
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningVanillin
Masking
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantTrihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantAtelocollagen
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Paraffinum Liquidum, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Triisocetyl Citrate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Cera Alba, Isostearyl Hydroxystearate, Cera Microcristallina, Silica, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Diisostearyl Malate, Myristyl Lactate, CI 77891, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Vanillin, CI 77492, Trihydroxystearin, Propyl Gallate, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Benzoate, CI 77491, Atelocollagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, BHT, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, CI 77499, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Benzyl Salicylate, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cera Microcristallina, aka microcrystalline wax, is a petroleum-derived wax that helps thicken texture and stabilize the oils in formulas.
It also has mild occlusive properties that creates a film on skin to slow down water loss.
The CIR Expert Panel has concluded this ingredient to be safe as used in cosmetics.
This ingredient is refined to a cosmetic grade with high purity. It is chemically inert, stable, and doesn't clog pores (petroleum has a comedogenic rating of 0).
Malassezia feeds on fatty acids roughly in the C11-24 range and this ingredient contains none of those. Since there's no plausible food source for it here, this ingredient is fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cera MicrocristallinaCi 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.
Silica, 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 SilicaTocopheryl 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 Acetate
