What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Candelilla Cera
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Behenyl Behenate
EmollientVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Palmitate, Polyethylene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Lauroyl Lysine, Diisostearyl Malate, Triethylhexanoin, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Silica, Ozokerite, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Persea Gratissima Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Candelilla Cera, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Caprylyl Glycol, Behenyl Behenate, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, Prunus Domestica Seed Oil, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, Mica, CI 77742
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingBoron Nitride
Absorbent
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Kaolin
Abrasive
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diisostearyl Malate, Synthetic Wax, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Triethylhexanoin, Boron Nitride, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Kaolin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Nonapeptide-1, Sodium Phosphate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Zinc Oxide, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is a synthetic emollient that works as a lanolin substitute.
This ingredient is a great vegan option for those avoiding animal-derived ingredients.
It mostly stays on the surface of skin where it helps hydrate due to its large molecular size and low water solubility.
Due to it being derived from fatty acids, this ingredient may not be Malassezia or fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2Diisostearyl 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.
Tocopherol 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 TocopherolTocopheryl 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 AcetateTriethylhexanoin is created from glycerin and 2-ethylhexanoic acid. It is a solvent and emollient.
As a solvent, Triethylhexanoin helps dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
It is also an emollient and helps condition the skin.
Learn more about Triethylhexanoin
