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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientPolybutene
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodecanol
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
EmollientVanillin
MaskingEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientPropylene Carbonate
SolventSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Microcrystalline Wax, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Synthetic Wax, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Vanillin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Propylene Carbonate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Hexylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77891, Mica, Iron Oxides, CI 77491, CI 15850, CI 77492, CI 77499
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientBis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveParfum
MaskingPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingPunica Granatum Seed Oil
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantSqualane
EmollientCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningGlycine Max Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglutamic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Microcrystalline Wax, Synthetic Wax, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, CI 77891, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, CI 77491, CI 19140, CI 77499, Water, Tocopherol, Squalane, CI 15850, Ceramide NP, Glycine Max Polypeptide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Polyglutamic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
This ingredient is lipid-based synthetic skin-conditioning agent derived from adipic acid and a mixture of fatty acids. It is often called a lanolin substitute.
As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate the skin. Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Due to its fatty acid base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCi 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.
Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.
This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.
It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.
Learn more about CI 15850Ci 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 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
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 77891Diisostearyl 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.
Hydrogenated 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 PolyisobuteneMicrocrystalline Wax is derived from petroleum through a de-oiling process, then highly refined and purified before use in cosmetics.
In skincare formulations, it is used to improve texture and create a smooth, even consistency. It also helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating.
Octyldodecanol 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.
This 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 SilylateSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSynthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
It has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxTocopherol 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