What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Trioctyldodecyl Citrate
EmollientGlyceryl Triacetyl Hydroxystearate
EmollientEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Cetyl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Vanillin
Masking
Alumina
Abrasive
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 47005
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Trioctyldodecyl Citrate, Glyceryl Triacetyl Hydroxystearate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Ozokerite, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Microcrystalline Wax, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Vanillin, Alumina, Tin Oxide, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Mica, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 77163, CI 42090, CI 75470, CI 15850, CI 45380, CI 45410, CI 73360, CI 17200, CI 19140, CI 15985, CI 47005
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Cetearyl Nonanoate
EmollientCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer
EmollientTriacontanyl Pvp
HumectantN-Capryloyl Lysine
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Tribehenin
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Limonene
Perfuming
Vanillin
Masking
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantBlue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantJojoba Esters, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Microcrystalline Wax, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Cetearyl Nonanoate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Silica, Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer, Triacontanyl Pvp, N-Capryloyl Lysine, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Phytosphingosine, Tribehenin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Limonene, Vanillin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, CI 19140, CI 15985, CI 15850, CI 45380, Blue 1 Lake
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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.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.
This ingredient is a more stable version of Vitamin C, meaning it does not disintegrate as quickly when exposed to sunlight. However, studies show it does not penetrate skin as well as pure Vitamin C.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is oil soluble.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl PalmitateCi 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 15985 is a dye made from petroleum. It is synthetically created and approved by the FDA for use in foods and cosmetics.
The color of this dye is orange/yellow.
This ingredient can be found in makeup, sun care, and skincare.
Learn more about CI 15985CI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Ci 45380 is a synthetic dye that comes from coal or tar sources. Due to this, it is often used in small quantities.
A common name for this dye is Red 22. Red 22 imparts a warm reddish color.
Similar to Red 27, this dye changes color based on pH and moisture levels.
This dye is colorless when dry but turns pink between pH levels 0.0 to ~3.0.
Learn more about CI 45380Copernicia Cerifera Wax comes from a palm tree native to Brazil; another name for this ingredient is Carnauba Wax.
This ingredient is used to thicken texture and also leaves behind a film when applied.
Fun fact: This wax has the highest melting point of all natural waxes and low solubility.
Learn more about Copernicia Cerifera WaxMicrocrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.
Microcrystalline Wax is used to enhance the texture and create even consistency. It helps stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.
Silica, 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 SilicaTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolVanillin is the main compound of the vanilla bean. It is naturally occuring but can also be artificially created.
This ingredient exhibits antioxidant properties but is also a known skin-irritant.
Vanillism is the term of contact-dermatitis associated with the vanilla plant. The sap of the vanilla plant triggers skin irritation, swelling, and redness.
Learn more about VanillinThis ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
