What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Squalane
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingOctyldodecanol
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantGlyceryl Dibehenate
EmollientTribehenin
EmollientGlyceryl Behenate
EmollientSilica
AbrasiveTin Oxide
AbrasiveCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantSqualane, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Octyldodecanol, Mica, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Tribehenin, Glyceryl Behenate, Silica, Tin Oxide, CI 77891, CI 77491
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSilica
AbrasiveDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin ConditioningC10-18 Triglycerides
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientStearyl Behenate
EmollientDicalcium Phosphate
AbrasiveSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingIsostearic Acid
CleansingLecithin
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingBlakeslea Trispora Mycelium Extract
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSilica Silylate
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCoco-Caprylate/Caprate, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Diisostearyl Malate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, C10-18 Triglycerides, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Stearyl Behenate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Blakeslea Trispora Mycelium Extract, Propylene Carbonate, Silica Silylate, CI 77891, CI 42090, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 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 77891Octyldodecanol 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.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about Silica