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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingCeresin
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Paraffin
Skin ConditioningPEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Carbonate
SolventNylon-66
CI 77266
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Talc, Microcrystalline Wax, Ceresin, Silica, Paraffin, PEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate, Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, CI 77499, CI 77007, Propylene Carbonate, Nylon-66, CI 77266, Water, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Titanium Dioxide, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Squalane, Royal Jelly Extract
Isododecane
EmollientParaffin
Skin ConditioningVp/Eicosene Copolymer
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPentaerythrityl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Polybutene
Water
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyquaternium-7
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
Emollient
Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Hoya Lacunosa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane, Paraffin, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Beeswax, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Pentaerythrityl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Talc, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Polybutene, Water, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyquaternium-7, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Hoya Lacunosa Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77499
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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 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.
Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a lightweight silicone that mostly acts as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics. Its the reason your products feel silky, fast-spreading, and non-greasy.
Since D5 is volatile, it does its thing and then evaporates off the skin quickly.
The safety profile of this ingredient is reassuring; the US CIR Expert Panel concluded D5 is safe as used in cosmetics and Health Canada concluded that D5 is not harmful to human health or the environment as currently used in cosmetics
There's a study that people mention about D5 in a rat study showing tumors. This study is related to long-term inhalation of high D5 levels.
Regulatory bodies have judged this study to be not applicable in topical skincare since skin absorption of D5 is very low and we're not really inhaling huge amounts of D5.
The only restriction for this ingredient is environmental. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) restricted D5 in wash-off cosmetics at or above 0.1% due to their persistence in water.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteIsododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
The chemical name for this ingredient is 2,2,4,6,6-PENTAMETHYLHEPTANE.
Learn more about IsododecaneParaffin is a solid wax that pulls its weight as an emollient, occlusive, and consistency-booster.
It softens skin and lays down a protective film to slow water loss and gives products a stable body and structure.
The cosmetic grade stuff is highly refined with a solid safety record. The CIR Expert Panel has repeatedly reaffirmed this ingredient to be safe in current practices of use and concentration.
The worry about carcinogenic compounds only applies to industrial grades, not the purified version used in skincare.
Despite its reputation, the highly reformed form is non-comedogenic and doesn't penetrate deeply into skin.
The good news for fungal-acne prone folks: the Malassezia yeast feeds on fatty acids and lipids and paraffin doesn't contain any of these (so there's nothing for the yeast to metabolize). This ingredient is considered fungal acne safe.
Learn more about ParaffinSilica, 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 SilicaTalc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.
If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.
Learn more about TalcWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
