What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
EmollientPolyethylene
AbrasiveIsobutylmethacrylate/Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Acrylate Copolymer
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningDextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate
EmulsifyingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCeresin
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Carbonate
SolventCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingOctyldodecanol
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Chloride
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin ConditioningCrambe Maritima Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeHydrolyzed Silk
HumectantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Hydrolyzed Swiftlet Nest Extract
Skin ConditioningIsododecane, Polyethylene, Isobutylmethacrylate/Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Acrylate Copolymer, Microcrystalline Wax, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Water, Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate, CI 77491, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Ceresin, CI 77499, Propylene Carbonate, CI 77492, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Octyldodecanol, Pentylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Crambe Maritima Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolyzed Silk, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrolyzed Swiftlet Nest Extract
Isododecane
EmollientPolyethylene
AbrasiveTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientIsobutylmethacrylate/Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Acrylate Copolymer
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningEthylene/Propylene Copolymer
AbrasiveDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate
EmulsifyingCeresin
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropylene Carbonate
SolventSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingOctyldodecanol
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Disodium EDTA
Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantMaltodextrin
AbsorbentHydrolyzed Acacia Macrostachya Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin ConditioningXylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantHydrolyzed Keratin
HumectantXylitol
HumectantChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
HumectantCrambe Maritima Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane, Polyethylene, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isobutylmethacrylate/Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Acrylate Copolymer, Microcrystalline Wax, Water, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate, Ceresin, Pentylene Glycol, Propylene Carbonate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Octyldodecanol, Sodium Chloride, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disodium EDTA, Glycol, Glycerin, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Acacia Macrostachya Seed Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Xylitol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Glucose, Crambe Maritima Leaf Extract, BHT, 1,2-Hexanediol, 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.
Ceresin is a wax derived from ozokerite. It is an alternative to beeswax.
The most common process of creating ceresin is by using heat and sulfuric acid.
Chondrus Crispus Extract comes from a red algae native to the northern Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America. It helps hydrate the skin and is rich in antioxidants.
The antioxidants in chondrus crispus include lutein and zeaxanthin. Lutein has the ability to filter blue light from screens.
Other contents of chondrus crispus include polysaccharides, peptides, and amino acids. These help hydrate the skin.
What's the difference between algae and seaweed?
Algae is a broad term that includes seaweed. Not all algae is seaweed.
Ci 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.
We don't have a description for Crambe Maritima Leaf Extract yet.
This ingredient is an emulsifier. It helps enhance the texture and stability of formulas.
The only manufacturer of this ingredient is in Japan. According to them, this ingredient reduces the tackiness and greasiness of products.
Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate is created by reacting dextrin with a mixture of palmitoyl chloride and hexyldecanoic acid chloride.
Learn more about Dextrin Palmitate/EthylhexanoateDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTADisteardimonium 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 HectoriteIsobutylmethacrylate/Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Acrylate Copolymer is a type of silicone.
Isododecane 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 IsododecaneMicrocrystalline 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.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPolyethylene 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.
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 CarbonateChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water