What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Bellis Perennis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantHelichrysum Italicum Extract
AntiseborrhoeicPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Amp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Cetearyl Olivate
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlumina
Abrasive
Magnesium Oxide
AbsorbentPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantBellis Perennis Flower Extract, Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Helichrysum Italicum Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Amp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alumina, Magnesium Oxide, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Hydrogenated Polybutene
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientTriisostearyl Citrate
EmollientCera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Avium Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Hydrogenated Polybutene, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Diisostearyl Malate, Triisostearyl Citrate, Cera Microcristallina, Silica, Zea Mays Starch, Jojoba Esters, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Mica, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Prunus Avium Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglycerin-3, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 77891Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinTocopherol 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 TocopherolThis ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
The EU typically uses CI numbers for colorants when applicable, such as CI 77489. In the US, iron oxides are regulated as color additives and "iron oxides" is the most commonly used name in US cosmetic practice.
A 2021 paper looked at skincare formulations containing iron oxides and found that they reduced transmission of blue light when measured optically. In simple terms, the pigment particles helped block or scatter part of the visible light spectrum in lab testing and the authors suggest this could translate into better protection against blue-light-related skin effects.
There is also clinical and experimental research showing that tinted products containing iron oxides can reduce visible light-induced pigmentation:
Please note, whether a product reduces visible or blue light depends on things like:
In the EU's CosIng database, iron oxides are only listed as a colorant. CosIng groups ingredients by their main cosmetic role, such as colorant, preservative, or UV filter.
Though studies say iron oxides can "attenuate blue light", they're describing an optical property and not an officially recognized cosmetic function.
So CosIng isn’t contradicting the research. It’s just classifying iron oxides by what they officially are: pigments that add color.
Learn more about Iron Oxides
