What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dipentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningBis-C16-18 Alkyl Glyceryl Undecyl Dimethicone
Emulsion Stabilising
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPhytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningParaffin
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexyl Hydroxystearate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Titanium/Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Lauroyl Aspartate
CleansingLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Chloride
AntimicrobialTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientBarium Sulfate
Cosmetic Colorant
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantDipentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Bis-C16-18 Alkyl Glyceryl Undecyl Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Paraffin, Synthetic Wax, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Microcrystalline Wax, Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Tocopherol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Polyethylene, Dimethicone, Titanium/Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate, Lauroyl Lysine, Zinc Chloride, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Aluminum Hydroxide, Barium Sulfate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Tin Oxide, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 19140, CI 45410, CI 15850
Water
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Diphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiglycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAmmonium Polyacrylate
StabilisingCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Soy Hydrolyzed Collagen
Surfactant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Diisostearyl Malate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Octyldodecanol, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diglycerin, Polysorbate 60, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Sorbitan Isostearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Ceteareth-20, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 17200, CI 19140, CI 15985, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ammonium Polyacrylate, CI 42090, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Soy Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Reviews
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideCI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneOctyldodecanol 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.
Jojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fungal acne: The Malassezia yeast is known to metabolize fatty acids in the C11-24 range and jojoba's dominant fatty acid components fall into this range. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
