What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Silica
Abrasive
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Glycol T-Butyl Ether
SolventEthyl Vanillin
MaskingCalcium Dihydrogen Phosphate
BufferingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientOctyldodecanol, Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer, Synthetic Wax, CI 77891, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Silica, Microcrystalline Wax, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, CI 77492, Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer, CI 77499, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Mica, CI 77491, Propylene Glycol T-Butyl Ether, Ethyl Vanillin, Calcium Dihydrogen Phosphate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Squalane, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Diisostearyl Malate
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingSilica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic Colorant
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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 IsononanoateMicrocrystalline 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.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).
It is:
You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.
This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.
Regarding fungal acne:
In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.
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 SilicaSynthetic 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 Wax
