What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantOleyl Erucate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Paraffin
Skin ConditioningPEG-45/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantKaolin
Abrasive
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialIsononyl Isononanoate, Octyldodecanol, CI 77891, Oleyl Erucate, Silica, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyethylene, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Paraffin, PEG-45/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer, Cera Microcristallina, Dimethicone, CI 77491, Kaolin, Synthetic Wax, CI 77499, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 15850, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Persea Gratissima Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
