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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
C9-13 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientHydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientPropylene Carbonate
SolventPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isononyl Isononanoate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Stearic Acid, Octyldodecanol, Paraffinum Liquidum, Triethylhexanoin, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, C9-13 Isoparaffin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Isododecane, Propylene Carbonate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSodium Polyglutamate
HumectantRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Chondrus Crispus
Masking
Alumina
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Iron Oxides
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isododecane, Squalane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Silica, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Octyldodecanol, Niacinamide, Propylene Carbonate, Sodium Polyglutamate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Chondrus Crispus, Alumina, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Iron Oxides, CI 15850, CI 77891, CI 19140
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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.
Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinHydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneIsododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
The chemical name for this ingredient is 2,2,4,6,6-PENTAMETHYLHEPTANE.
Learn more about IsododecaneOctyldodecanol 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.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.
Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.
This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).
Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane
