What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyisobutene
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Isoeicosane
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Croton Lechleri Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningDictyopteris Membranacea Extract
Antioxidant
Zanthoxylum Bungeanum Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Oligopeptide
Cleansing
Tribehenin
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Propylmethylmethoxybenzofuran
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyisobutene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Isoeicosane, Isododecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Croton Lechleri Resin Extract, Dictyopteris Membranacea Extract, Zanthoxylum Bungeanum Pericarp Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Water, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Tribehenin, Hexylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Propylmethylmethoxybenzofuran, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Propanediol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer
EmollientTribehenin
Emollient
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Aroma
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantLimonene
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Atelocollagen
Skin Conditioning
Caesalpinia Sappan Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Oryzanol
Skin ConditioningUbiquinone
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Persea Gratissima Oil, Phenyl Trimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer, Tribehenin, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Aroma, Tocopheryl Acetate, Mica, Limonene, CI 77891, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Atelocollagen, Caesalpinia Sappan Bark Extract, Tocopherol, Linalool, Citral, Tin Oxide, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Oryzanol, Ubiquinone
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolEthylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is a fatty acid ester.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitatePentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate is a synthetic emollient and "skin-feel" ingredient that spreads well and leaves a non-sticky finish with high gloss.
In makeup, it also doubles as a pigment-wetting agent for better color payoff.
It's a well-vetted ingredient for safety and does not penetrate into skin due to its large molecule size.
Because it's a long-chain fatty acid ester, this ingredient may not be fungal acne or Malassezia safe.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl TetraisostearateThis silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl SilylateSorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, it keeps the water and oil ingredients from separating. This keeps formulas stable and smooth.
In a 24 hour occlusive patch test on 56 subjects, 10% sorbitan isostearate was completely non-irritating. Most formulas use less than 10%.
Because it's a fatty acid ester, it may not be fungal acne safe since the Malassezia yeast can utilize it as a nutrient source.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateTribehenin is the triglyceride of glycerin and behenic acid. It is an emollient that helps soften and condition skin.
Safety-wise, this is a well-vetted ingredient. Repeated-insult patch tests of 0.38% tribehenin did not trigger sensitization.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because behenic acid falls into the chain-length range that Malassezia yeasts can feed on.
Learn more about Tribehenin
