What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
EmollientCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Synthetic Wax
AbrasiveSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate
EmulsifyingSilica
AbrasiveAlumina
AbrasiveRhus Verniciflua Peel Wax
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Tocopherol
AntioxidantC10-18 Triglycerides
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingDicalcium Phosphate
AbrasiveTin Oxide
AbrasiveDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingLecithin
EmollientPropylene Carbonate
SolventIsostearic Acid
CleansingEthyl Vanillin
MaskingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77400
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Wax, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate, Silica, Alumina, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Tocopherol, C10-18 Triglycerides, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Tin Oxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Lecithin, Propylene Carbonate, Isostearic Acid, Ethyl Vanillin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77163, CI 77400, CI 77742, CI 15850, CI 45410, CI 73360, CI 42090, CI 17200, CI 19140
Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientC9-12 Alkane
SolventGlyceryl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
PerfumingDextrin Isostearate
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientSucrose Acetate Isobutyrate
Synthetic Wax
AbrasiveCellulose
AbsorbentBis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone/Smdi Copolymer
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientEuphorbia Cerifera Cera
AstringentPolyethylene
AbrasiveParfum
MaskingLecithin
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingPunica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEthyl Vanillin
MaskingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingAmmonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingVanillin
MaskingPropylene Carbonate
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingLinalyl Acetate
MaskingTerpineol
MaskingIsostearic Acid
CleansingTin Oxide
AbrasivePaeonia Officinalis Flower Extract
TonicPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantTrimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, C9-12 Alkane, Glyceryl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Dextrin Isostearate, Isododecane, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Synthetic Wax, Cellulose, Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone/Smdi Copolymer, Octyldodecanol, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Polyethylene, Parfum, Lecithin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Ethyl Vanillin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Vanillin, Propylene Carbonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Linalyl Acetate, Terpineol, Isostearic Acid, Tin Oxide, Paeonia Officinalis Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 15850
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 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 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 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 77891Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteWe don't have a description for Ethyl Vanillin yet.
Isostearic acid is a saturated fatty acid. Its structure makes it a great surfactant.
Surfactants help decrease the surface tension between two liquids. This property also makes it an effective emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent waters and oils from separating in a product.
Isostearic Acid is created from oleic acid.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Isostearic AcidLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of phospholipids.
Thanks to its amphiphilic structure (water-loving head and oil-loving tail), it is a true multitasker:
It plays well with most ingredients and is typically used at 0.1-1%. However, concentrations up to 50% have been reported in moisturizers.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that causes fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateThis ingredient is an emulsifier. It is created from Polyglycerin-3 and Ricinoleic Acid.
As an emulsifier, it prevents waters and oils from separating. According to a manufacturer this ingredient is fully biodegradable.
This ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis due to its Ricinoleic Acid base. Ricinoleic Acid is a fatty acid derived from castor oil.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 PolyricinoleatePolyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidThis ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateSynthetic 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 created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.
Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxTin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.
Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.