What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingEuphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Kaolin
Abrasive
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Methicone
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPropylene Carbonate
SolventLecithin
Emollient
Vanillin
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Octyldodecanol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Synthetic Wax, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Silica, Cera Microcristallina, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Kaolin, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Boron Nitride, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Methicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Lecithin, Vanillin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Polybutene
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientDicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingStearalkonium Bentonite
Gel FormingPropylene Carbonate
SolventPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Vanillin
MaskingBixa Orellana Seed Extract
MaskingTin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecanol, Polybutene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Diisostearyl Malate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Silica, Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer, Mica, Ozokerite, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Propylene Carbonate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Ethyl Vanillin, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Tin Oxide, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 15850, CI 45410, CI 73360, CI 19140, CI 15985, CI 42090
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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.
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.
Pentaerythrityl 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 HydroxyhydrocinnamatePentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate is a synthetic emollient and "skin-feel" ingredient that spreads well and leaves a non-sticky finish with high gloss.
In makeup, it also doubles as a pigment-wetting agent for better color payoff.
It's a well-vetted ingredient for safety and does not penetrate into skin due to its large molecule size.
Because it's a long-chain fatty acid ester, this ingredient may not be fungal acne or Malassezia safe.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl TetraisostearateThis 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 CarbonateSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about Silica
