What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientBis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingDiisostearyl Malate, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Octyldodecanol, Ceresin, Synthetic Wax, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propylene Carbonate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, CI 15850, CI 15985, CI 42090
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Polybutene
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientMethyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Perfuming
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate
Abrasive
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Decastearate
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Octastearate
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Carbonate
SolventPolyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Polybutene, Triethylhexanoin, Diisostearyl Malate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Ceresin, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polyethylene, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Octyldodecanol, Tribehenin, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Silica, Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate, Silica Silylate, Polyglyceryl-10 Decastearate, Synthetic Wax, Glyceryl Behenate, Polyglyceryl-6 Octastearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glyceryl Laurate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Water, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Propylene Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, CI 77499, CI 15850, CI 45410, CI 15985
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient and skin conditioning agent.
This ingredient is lipid-based synthetic skin-conditioning agent derived from adipic acid and a mixture of fatty acids. It is often called a lanolin substitute.
As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate the skin. Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Due to its fatty acid base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2Ceresin is a wax derived from ozokerite. It is an alternative to beeswax.
The most common process of creating ceresin is by using heat and sulfuric acid.
Ci 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.
Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.
This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.
It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.
Learn more about CI 15850Ci 15985 is a dye made from petroleum. It is synthetically created and approved by the FDA for use in foods and cosmetics.
The color of this dye is orange/yellow.
This ingredient can be found in makeup, sun care, and skincare.
Learn more about CI 15985Diisostearyl 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.
Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteOctyldodecanol 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.
This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateJojoba 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.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilSynthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.
Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic Wax
