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What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
C15-19 Alkane
SolventOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Rice Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantC15-19 Alkane, Octyldodecanol, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Synthetic Wax, Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract, Cera Microcristallina, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica Silylate, Mica, Hydrogenated Rice Bran Wax, Dicalcium Phosphate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tin Oxide, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 42090, CI 15850, CI 45410
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningPolybutene
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientEuphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
Humectant
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Pseudozyma Epicola/Apricot Kernel Oil/Olive Fruit Oil/Sunflower Seed Oil/Sweet Almond Oil/(Angelica Gigas/Lithospermum Erythrorhizon) Root Extract Ferment Extract Filtrate
Pseudozyma Epicola/Sunflower Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
Emulsion Stabilising
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
EmollientCastor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel Forming1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Polybutene, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Squalane, Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Pseudozyma Epicola/Apricot Kernel Oil/Olive Fruit Oil/Sunflower Seed Oil/Sweet Almond Oil/(Angelica Gigas/Lithospermum Erythrorhizon) Root Extract Ferment Extract Filtrate, Pseudozyma Epicola/Sunflower Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Propylene Carbonate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, 1,2-Hexanediol, CI 77492, CI 77891, CI 15985, CI 15850, 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.
Ci 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 77891Octyldodecanol 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.
Synthetic 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.
This ingredient has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Synthetic Waxes are straight/branched-chain hydrocarbons with no ester bond or fatty acids. That means there is nothing for the Malassezia yeast to feed on.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxTocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.
Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.
It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.
One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.
Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.
Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.
The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.
Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
