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
Cera Alba
Emollient
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingPolybutene
Aroma
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
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, Cera Alba, Ozokerite, Polybutene, Aroma, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, 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
Polybutene
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Tribehenin
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantLactic Acid
Buffering
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyethylene, Silica, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Parfum, Tribehenin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cera Microcristallina, Retinyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Mica, Lactic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Citric Acid, CI 77891, CI 19140, CI 45410, CI 73360, CI 15850, CI 77499
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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.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that 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. Just 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 ingredientâs final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCi 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 19140Ci 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 77891Octyldodecanol 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 Polybutene
