What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingParaffin
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCopernicia Cerifera Wax Extract
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingGlyceryl Diisostearate
Emollient
Nylon-6
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Dextrin Myristate
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Nylon-66
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientIron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyethylene, Microcrystalline Wax, Paraffin, Silica, Diisostearyl Malate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax Extract, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Glyceryl Diisostearate, Nylon-6, Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Dextrin Myristate, Pentylene Glycol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Nylon-66, Aluminum Hydroxide, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Pullulan
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Oil
Perfuming
Trehalose
Humectant
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingPolylactic Acid
Abrasive
Citric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Pullulan, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Sorbitol, Glyceryl Oleate, Silica, Mica, Panthenol, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Oil, Trehalose, Acacia Senegal Gum, Polylactic Acid, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenethyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
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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.
Ci 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 77891Pentylene 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 GlycolThis ingredient is also known as castor oil. It is a skin conditioning ingredient.
The star component of castor oil is ricinoleic acid, an unusual fatty acid that makes up ~80-92% of its composition.
In skincare, it is an emollient that dries down to a solid film with water-binding properties. This helps keep skin hydrated and helps reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
A 2026 dermatology review pulls together its broader uses:
Human clinical testing found this ingredient to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Because castor oil contains fatty acids in the C11-24 range, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
At this time, the literature does not support castor oil in regrowing hair. A 2022 systematic review found no strong evidence that it supports hair growth and only weak evidence that it improves hair shine.
Castor oil itself carries "perfuming" and "masking" function tags according to the official CosIng database. This is because of its mild odor and odor-dampening properties.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed OilSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
