What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Polybutene
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPolyethylene
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingStearalkonium Bentonite
Gel FormingMica
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Carbonate
SolventPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate
Calcium Titanium Borosilicate
Abrasive
Alumina
Abrasive
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Silica
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecanol, Polybutene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Microcrystalline Wax, Polyethylene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax, Synthetic Wax, Ozokerite, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Mica, Propylene Carbonate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Calcium Titanium Borosilicate, Alumina, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 15850, CI 42090, CI 19140, CI 45410, CI 15985
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Kaolin
Abrasive
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientEuphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Isododecane
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Synthetic Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Kaolin, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Boron Nitride, Isododecane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 15850
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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 ingredient’s 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 15850Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteSynthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
This ingredient has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Synthetic Waxes are straight/branched-chain hydrocarbons with no ester bond or fatty acids. That means there is nothing for the Malassezia yeast to feed on.
Learn more about Synthetic Wax
