What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientTalc
Abrasive
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Methicone
Emollient
Quaternium-15
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantIsononyl Isononanoate, Talc, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diisostearyl Malate, Microcrystalline Wax, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Methicone, Quaternium-15, Propylparaben, BHT, Parfum, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77007, CI 77742, CI 42090
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyisobutene
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantParaffin
Perfuming
Aluminum Hydroxide
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantMethicone
Emollient
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Foeniculum Vulgare Leaf Extract
HumectantLinalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
CI 77891, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyisobutene, Mica, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate, CI 77492, Paraffin, Aluminum Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Microcrystalline Wax, CI 77491, Methicone, CI 77499, Caprylyl Glycol, Squalane, Parfum, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Water, BHT, Butylene Glycol, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Linalool, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77288, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
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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.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTThis 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 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 77891Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Methicone is a type of silicone and is a simpler form of dimethicone.
Silicones are used to enhance the texture of products and have emollient properties. Methicone is used to give products a silky texture and improves spreadability.
Microcrystalline Wax is derived from petroleum through a de-oiling process, then highly refined and purified before use in cosmetics.
In skincare formulations, it is used to improve texture and create a smooth, even consistency. It also helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about Parfum
