What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
EmulsifyingTriethylhexanoin
MaskingSynthetic Wax
AbrasivePolysorbate 85
EmulsifyingSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Seed Oil
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water
MaskingCharcoal Powder
AbrasivePoly(Dipropyleneglycol Adipate)
Chromium Oxide Greens
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantIllite
AbrasiveMontmorillonite
AbsorbentKaolin
Abrasive1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Triethylhexanoin, Synthetic Wax, Polysorbate 85, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Charcoal Powder, Poly(Dipropyleneglycol Adipate), Chromium Oxide Greens, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Illite, Montmorillonite, Kaolin, 1,2-Hexanediol
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin ConditioningCopernicia Cerifera Wax
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Soybean Oil
EmollientHydrogenated Soy Polyglycerides
Skin ConditioningC15-23 Alkane
SolventGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientSilica
AbrasiveEthylene/Propylene Copolymer
AbrasiveSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantGarcinia Indica Seed Butter
Skin ConditioningCoco-Glucoside
CleansingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantCI 26100
Cosmetic ColorantArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingEthylhexyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Water, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soy Polyglycerides, C15-23 Alkane, Glyceryl Stearate, Silica, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Synthetic Wax, Tocopheryl Acetate, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Coco-Glucoside, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 26100, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
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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.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is an ester of palmitic acid, a C16 fatty acid that falls within the C11-24 range that Malassezia can metabolize.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitatePentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateSynthetic 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.
This ingredient has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Synthetic Waxes are straight/branched-chain hydrocarbons with no ester bond or fatty acids. That means there is nothing for the Malassezia yeast to feed on.
Learn more about Synthetic Wax