What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Aroma
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Irvingia Gabonensis Kernel Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Octyldodecanol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Synthetic Wax, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Aroma, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Dicalcium Phosphate, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Irvingia Gabonensis Kernel Butter, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Iron Oxides, CI 77891, CI 15850, CI 42090
Polyisobutene
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polybutene
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
CI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Polybutene, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, CI 45410, CI 15850, 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.
This ingredient is lipid-based synthetic skin-conditioning agent derived from adipic acid and a mixture of fatty acids. It is often called a lanolin substitute.
As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate the skin. Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Due to its fatty acid base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2Ci 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 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 77891Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant. This oil is non-fragrant and is an emollient. As an emollient, meadowfoam seed oil helps soften and hydrate the skin.
Meadowfoam seed oil is stable and has a long shelf life due to its chemical structure. It has the highest concentration of stable fatty-acids among plant oils, preventing it from degrading once exposed to oxygen.
Due to the fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Meadowfoam is native to California and Oregon.
Learn more about Limnanthes Alba Seed OilOctyldodecanol 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.
This ingredient is a form of glycerin with emulsifying and emollient properties.
As an emulsifier, this ingredient helps keep products together while adding a thick texture. The manufacturer states this ingredient has emollient properties. Emollients help keep the skin hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate is created by reacting diglycerin and isostearic acid. Due to the isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-2 TriisostearateJojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
