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Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPolybutene
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Candelilla Cera
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantAroma
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Pseudozyma Epicola/Olive Fruit Oil Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Polybutene, Octyldodecanol, Candelilla Cera, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Dicalcium Phosphate, CI 77891, Aroma, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Pseudozyma Epicola/Olive Fruit Oil Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Polybutene
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate
Emollient
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientHydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAroma
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Perlite
Absorbent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Sodium Saccharin
MaskingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Octyldodecanol, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Cera Microcristallina, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Aroma, Dicalcium Phosphate, Glycerin, Propylene Carbonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Perlite, Tocopherol, Limonene, Sodium Saccharin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, CI 77891, CI 15985, CI 15850
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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.
Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
The name is slightly confusing. This is because INCI associates aroma with flavor instead of smell.
Here is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:
“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”
INCI shows the only purpose of aroma to be "flavouring".
However, due to regulation differences, some companies may use aroma in place of parfum.
In Canada, this ingredient only has to be listed in concentrations above 1%.
Learn more about AromaCi 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 77891This ingredient is a mineral salt of calcium and phosphate. It is mainly used as a mild abrasive and sometimes used to add opacity to a formula.
This ingredient is a synthetic ingredient with emollient and skin conditioner used to make skincare products feel more lightweight on the skin. It helps improve slip and spreadability without feeling greasy.
Because it is high molecular weight and lipophilic (oil loving), it remains on the surface of skin.
We don't have a description for Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer yet.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).
It is:
You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.
This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.
Regarding fungal acne:
In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.
Pentaerythrityl 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 HydroxyhydrocinnamatePolybutene 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 PolybuteneTocopherol 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
