What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Polybutene
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientCopernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Calcium Titanium Borosilicate
Abrasive
Alumina
Abrasive
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Silica
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate, Octyldodecanol, Polybutene, Synthetic Wax, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Polyethylene, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Tin Oxide, Maltodextrin, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Calcium Titanium Borosilicate, Alumina, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 75470, CI 42090, CI 77510
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Polybutene
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientVp/Eicosene Copolymer
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Fragaria Ananassa Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecanol, Polybutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Synthetic Wax, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Synthetic Beeswax, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Saccharomyces Ferment, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Fragaria Ananassa Seed Oil, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Lauroyl Lysine, Silica, Tin Oxide, CI 77891, CI 77491
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Ci 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 77891Diisostearyl 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.
Polybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.
It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.
Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.
Learn more about PolybuteneSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSynthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteSynthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
This ingredient has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Synthetic Waxes are straight/branched-chain hydrocarbons with no ester bond or fatty acids. That means there is nothing for the Malassezia yeast to feed on.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxTin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.
Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.
