What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAroma
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Synthetic Wax, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Octyldodecanol, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Silica, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Aroma, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77163, CI 42090, CI 77742, CI 15850, CI 45380, CI 73360, CI 45410, CI 19140, CI 15985
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
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 AromaCi 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 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
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 HectoriteEthylene/Propylene Copolymer is an exfoliant.
Octyldodecanol 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.
Polyhydroxystearic 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 AcidSynthetic 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.
It has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Learn more about Synthetic Wax
