What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Polybutene
Octyldodecanol
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientPetrolatum
EmollientEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberPolyethylene
AbrasiveOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientCandelilla Cera
EmollientVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientParfum
MaskingCalcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAlumina
AbrasiveAroma
Silica
AbrasiveIsopropyl Palmitate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
EmollientLimonene
PerfumingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Benzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCitral
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingTin Oxide
AbrasiveGeraniol
PerfumingEugenol
PerfumingAloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin ConditioningMel
EmollientCalcium Pantothenate
Ascorbic Acid
AntioxidantDimethicone
EmollientSodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Skin ConditioningAtelocollagen
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Octyldodecanol, Isopropyl Myristate, Petrolatum, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Polyethylene, Ozokerite, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Diisostearyl Malate, Candelilla Cera, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Parfum, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Alumina, Aroma, Silica, Isopropyl Palmitate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Limonene, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Benzyl Benzoate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Aluminum Hydroxide, Citral, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Tin Oxide, Geraniol, Eugenol, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Mel, Calcium Pantothenate, Ascorbic Acid, Dimethicone, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Atelocollagen, CI 77891, Mica, CI 45410, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 15850, CI 45380, CI 19140, CI 42090, CI 15985, CI 75470
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingPolyamide-3
Isostearyl Isostearate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Oil
EmollientPolyamide-8
EmollientAroma
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
AbrasiveTocopherol
AntioxidantCitric Acid
BufferingDicaprylyl Carbonate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Polyamide-3, Isostearyl Isostearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil, Polyamide-8, Aroma, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Citric Acid
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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.
Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
The name is slightly confusing. This is because INCI associates aroma with flavor instead of smell.
Here is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:
“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”
INCI shows the only purpose of aroma to be "flavouring".
However, due to regulation differences, some companies may use aroma in place of parfum.
In Canada, this ingredient only has to be listed in concentrations above 1%.
Learn more about AromaThis silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl SilylateTocopherol 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