What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyisobutene
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
EmollientPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveParaffin
Skin ConditioningMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
EmollientAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
EmollientEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientLecithin
EmollientIsostearic Acid
CleansingIsopropyl Palmitate
EmollientLimonene
PerfumingCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPolyisobutene, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Diisostearyl Malate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Synthetic Wax, Paraffin, Microcrystalline Wax, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Isostearic Acid, Isopropyl Palmitate, Limonene, CI 45380, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, CI 45410, CI 77891, CI 15985, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveDimethicone
EmollientTrisiloxane
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCeresin
Emulsion StabilisingC30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantAlumina
AbrasiveCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
MaskingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
AntioxidantDicaprylyl Carbonate, Isododecane, Synthetic Wax, Dimethicone, Trisiloxane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, CI 77891, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, CI 77491, Ceresin, C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane, CI 15850, Alumina, CI 15985, Parfum, CI 77499, Tocopherol
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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.
Ci 15985 is a dye made from petroleum. It is synthetically created and approved by the FDA for use in foods and cosmetics.
The color of this dye is orange/yellow.
This ingredient can be found in makeup, sun care, and skincare.
Learn more about CI 15985Ci 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 77891Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Polyglyceryl-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 TriisostearateSynthetic 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.
This ingredient has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Synthetic Waxes are straight/branched-chain hydrocarbons with no ester bond or fatty acids. That means there is nothing for the Malassezia yeast to feed on.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxTocopherol 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