What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Trimethyl Pentaphenyl Trisiloxane
Emollient
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene
Polybutene
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Diphenylethyl Benzyloxy Disiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientOryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientOctanediol
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantDextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantRosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Collagen
Moisturising
Water
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Mannose
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-60 Sorbitan Tetrastearate
EmulsifyingRose Extract
Skin ConditioningMyrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantGlucose
Humectant
Vinegar
Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Trimethyl Pentaphenyl Trisiloxane, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Octyldodecanol, Polyethylene, Synthetic Wax, Diphenylethyl Benzyloxy Disiloxane, Diisostearyl Malate, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Microcrystalline Wax, CI 77891, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), CI 77492, Glyceryl Caprylate, Octanediol, CI 15850, CI 19140, Dextrin Palmitate, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, CI 77499, CI 77491, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, CI 42090, Tocopherol, BHT, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Collagen, Water, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butylene Glycol, Mannose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-60 Sorbitan Tetrastearate, Rose Extract, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract, Glucose, Vinegar, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Sodium Dna, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Water
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyacrylamide
Parfum
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningIllicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Acid Red 33
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Diisostearyl Malate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Glycerin, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Octyldodecanol, Polysorbate 60, Titanium Dioxide, Polyacrylamide, Parfum, 1,2-Hexanediol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Laureth-7, CI 15985, Ethylhexylglycerin, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Acid Red 33, CI 42090
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCi 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
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.
Water. 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
