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What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Polybutene
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Candelilla Cera
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningGlucomannan
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Vanillyl Butyl Ether
MaskingCI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantAlumina
Abrasive
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientColophonium
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Menthol
Masking
Menthyl Lactate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Polybutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Candelilla Cera, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Polyethylene, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cera Microcristallina, Glycine Soja Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Water, Glucomannan, Glycerin, Trihydroxystearin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Vanillyl Butyl Ether, CI 77120, Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide, Colophonium, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Menthol, Menthyl Lactate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Citral, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, CI 15850, CI 45410, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891, Mica, CI 42090
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolybutene
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingMenthoxypropanediol
Masking
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingParaffin
Perfuming
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Vanillyl Butyl Ether
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Actinidia Chinensis Seed
Abrasive
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Diisostearyl Malate, Polybutene, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Microcrystalline Wax, Menthoxypropanediol, Polyethylene, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Paraffin, Propylene Carbonate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Vanillyl Butyl Ether, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Actinidia Chinensis Seed, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tin Oxide, Parfum
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-2This ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. 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. Be sure to 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.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDiisostearyl 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.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPentaerythrityl 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.
Polybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.
It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.
Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.
Learn more about PolybutenePolyethylene 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.
We don't have a description for Vanillyl Butyl Ether yet.
