What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin)
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Phytosteryl Oleate
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Neotame
MaskingHydrogenated Coconut Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Palmitate, Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin), Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Polyethylene, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Parfum, Phytosteryl Oleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Neotame, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 19140
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPolybutene
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientBisabolol
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Isobornyl Acetate
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 47005
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Microcrystalline Wax, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Polyethylene, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ozokerite, Glycine Soja Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Aluminum Hydroxide, Bisabolol, BHT, Isobornyl Acetate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract, Tocopherol, Linoleic Acid, CI 77891, CI 77288, CI 47005
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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 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 77891Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPolyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
It is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
Tocopheryl 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
