What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Paraffin
Skin Conditioning
Polybutene
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Cera Alba
Emollient
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Tribehenin
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
BHT
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Methylparaben
Preservative
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Paraffin, Polybutene, Cera Microcristallina, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Cera Alba, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Synthetic Wax, Panthenol, Polyethylene, Silica, Tribehenin, Mica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Retinyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, BHT, Lactic Acid, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Sodium Hyaluronate, Methylparaben, CI 15850, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77891
Dimethicone
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Polysilicone-11
Nylon-12
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone Beeswax
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Stearalkonium Bentonite
Gel FormingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Propylene Carbonate
SolventEthyl Vanillin
MaskingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Laureth-12
EmulsifyingMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Octyldodecanol, Polyethylene, Polysilicone-11, Nylon-12, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone Beeswax, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Dicalcium Phosphate, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Propylene Carbonate, Ethyl Vanillin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Laureth-12, Mica, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 42090, CI 15850
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCi 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 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 77891Mica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Learn more about MicaPolyethylene 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.
