What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Petrolatum
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingPolybutene
Aroma
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Sucralose
Skin ConditioningCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Petrolatum, Beeswax, Ozokerite, Polybutene, Aroma, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Octyldodecanol, Propylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract, Sucralose, CI 42090, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 15850, CI 77891, CI 19140
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-1
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aroma
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-1, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Synthetic Wax, Cetyl Alcohol, Mica, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Silica, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Lecithin, Hexylene Glycol, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Benzyl Salicylate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Aroma, Benzyl Benzoate, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
The name is slightly confusing. This is because INCI associates aroma with flavor instead of smell.
Here is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:
“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”
INCI shows the only purpose of aroma to be "flavouring".
However, due to regulation differences, some companies may use aroma in place of parfum.
In Canada, this ingredient only has to be listed in concentrations above 1%.
Learn more about AromaThis ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCi 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 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created CI 77492 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 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
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 77891Copernicia Cerifera Wax comes from a palm tree native to Brazil; another name for this ingredient is Carnauba Wax.
This ingredient is used to thicken texture and also leaves behind a film when applied.
Fun fact: This wax has the highest melting point of all natural waxes and low solubility.
Learn more about Copernicia Cerifera WaxOctyldodecanol 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.
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.
Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
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