What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Polybutene
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Candelilla Cera
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
EmollientOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientCamellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningSilica
AbrasiveTocopherol
AntioxidantPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingParfum
MaskingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Octyldodecanol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Candelilla Cera, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Microcrystalline Wax, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Ozokerite, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax, Synthetic Wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Silica, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 42090, CI 15850, CI 45380, CI 45410
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientTalc
AbrasivePentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
EmollientPolyethylene
AbrasiveSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion StabilisingCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientCopernicia Cerifera Cera
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantLecithin
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantCitric Acid
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTropolone
Skin ConditioningAroma
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Diisostearyl Malate, Talc, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Polyethylene, Synthetic Beeswax, Cyclopentasiloxane, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tropolone, Aroma, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, 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.
Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
Ci 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 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 77891Pentaerythrityl 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 TetraisostearateTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
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.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol