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Ingredients Side-by-side
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 Flower Extract
Masking
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 Flower Extract, Tocopherol
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPolyisobutene
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polydecene, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Silica, Mica, Polyisobutene, Ozokerite, Dimethicone, Polyethylene, Microcrystalline Wax, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Ceramide EOP, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 19140, CI 77499, 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 77891Microcrystalline Wax is derived from petroleum through a de-oiling process, then highly refined and purified before use in cosmetics.
In skincare formulations, it is used to improve texture and create a smooth, even consistency. It also helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating.
Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
Learn more about PhenoxyethanolPolyisobutene 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 Polyisobutene
