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CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientPolyisobutene
Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantAlumina
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Phytosteryl Isostearate
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientBisabolol
Antioxidant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77891, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Synthetic Wax, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer, CI 77492, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Microcrystalline Wax, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, CI 77491, Alumina, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phytosteryl Isostearate, Squalane, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, CI 77499, Phenoxyethanol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Bisabolol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Tocopherol
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Propylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Ozokerite, Isononyl Isononanoate, Mica, Silica, Cera Microcristallina, Polyisobutene, Polyethylene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lecithin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Isopropyl Myristate, Isostearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Propylparaben, Parfum, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Squalane, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891, CI 42090
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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 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 77891Isononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.
As an emollient, Isononyl Isononanoate helps keep your skin soft and smooth. This is because emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Isononyl Isononanoate helps give products a velvet feel and improves spreadability.
Learn more about Isononyl IsononanoatePolyisobutene is a synthetic polymer made from isobutene.
It is a film-forming agent and helps bind ingredients together.
Polyisobutene is not absorbed by the skin.
Learn more about PolyisobuteneSqualane is the hydrogenated and shelf-stable form of squalene (a lipid that naturally occurs in human sebum).
It is an emollient and skin conditioning agent that is able to integrate seamlessly into the skin's lipid barrier without clogging pores.
This is due to how structurally similar it is to what your skin already produces.
Though it is mostly an emollient that helps soften and hydrate skin, it also has some humectant and occlusive action. Humectants help the skin retain moisture while occlusives seal it in, making squalane a triple-threat moisturizer.
Research shows it has antioxidant capabilities that help protect against stressors like UV exposure, specifically UVA induced oxidative stress. This study also found that it supports collagen biosynthesis in human dermal fibroblasts.
No clinical study has reported significant adverse effects and irritation reactions are very rare from this ingredient (even at 100% concentration).
Overall, it's a fantastic ingredient for hydration and is suitable for all skin types.
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Though squalane is often called an oil, it’s technically not one. It is a hydrocarbon, meaning it is only made of carbon and hydrogen. True oils are triglycerides and made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term “oil-free” isn’t regulated so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
Squalane has a comedogenic rating of 1 from the original 1972 study that tested raw ingredients under occlusion on rabbit ears. This system is not standardized or peer-reviewed, and using the raw ingredients is very different from how diluted cosmetic formulations are used on human skin.
A comedogenic rating of 1 means it is "unlikely to clog pores" according to the original rating system.
The overall formula of a product matters more than the individual ingredients on whether or not it will cause clogged pores.
Learn more about Squalane
