What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose
Absorbent
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Abrasive
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Rosa Centifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Astringent
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Canola Oil
Emollient
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
CI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantLimonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Squalane, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cellulose, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Simmondsia Chinensis Butter, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Rosa Centifolia Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Canola Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Ceramide NP, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Silica, Aluminum Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 45380, CI 45410, CI 15850, CI 77891, CI 19140, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Parfum
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Cetyl Acetate
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Aroma
Polybutene
Paraffin
Skin ConditioningSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol
Emollient
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sucralose
Skin ConditioningStevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Cetyl Acetate, Beeswax, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Aroma, Polybutene, Paraffin, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Paraffinum Liquidum, Propylene Glycol, Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol, Cera Microcristallina, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Stearic Acid, Sucralose, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract, Propyl Gallate, Citric Acid, CI 42090, CI 15850, CI 19140
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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.
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 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEuphorbia Cerifera Cera (aka candelilla wax) is a vegan stand-in for beeswax. It is a plant-derived wax that functions as an astringent, emulsion stabilizer, film-former, and skin conditioner.
On skin, it forms a protective barrier that helps lock in moisture while it enhances product stability, prevents separation, and helps color last longer in makeup.
This ingredient is generally safe for use in cosmetics with one nuance: some grades of candelilla wax can naturally contain benzyl alcohol at concentrations high enough to require declaration under EU labeling rules. This isn't a concern for most people but relevant for those with fragrance sensitivities.
Candelilla wax contains fatty acids (mainly C31) and wax esters that can be used by the Malassezia yeast, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
You might see Euphorbia Cerifera "Wax" instead of "cera". This is because some brands, databases, or labels use it interchangeably; they're the same ingredient.
Learn more about Euphorbia Cerifera CeraPropylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene Glycol
