What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
C18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Polybutene
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tribehenin
Emollient
Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbic Acid
Preservative
Vanillyl Butyl Ether
MaskingZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Saccharin
MaskingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCitral
Perfuming
Silica
Abrasive
Limonene
Perfuming
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Linalool
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Polybutene, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Diisostearyl Malate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tribehenin, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbic Acid, Vanillyl Butyl Ether, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Saccharin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lactic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Citral, Silica, Limonene, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Linalool, Tocopherol
Polyisobutene
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylene Carbonate
SolventParfum
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantPolyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Synthetic Wax, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Mica, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Carbonate, Parfum, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tin Oxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Titanium Dioxide, CI 15850, CI 19140
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideThis 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-2Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly.
You'll likely find this ingredient in sunscreen, as it is often used to mix UV-blocking ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone.
It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Due to its high fatty acid content, it may not be fungal-acne safe.
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 HydroxyhydrocinnamatePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
