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What's inside
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Polybutene
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil
Masking
Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Nicotinate
Antioxidant
Vanillyl Butyl Ether
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Propylmethylmethoxybenzofuran
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aroma
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Cinnamal
Perfuming
Cinnamyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
CI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopheryl Nicotinate, Vanillyl Butyl Ether, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Isostearic Acid, Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Propylmethylmethoxybenzofuran, Water, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Aroma, Benzyl Benzoate, Cinnamal, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Eugenol, CI 45410, CI 73360, CI 42090, CI 77491, CI 77891
Polybutene
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Silica Silylate
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMenthone Glycerin Acetal
Refreshing
Parfum
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantMethyl Nicotinate
SoothingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
BHT
Antioxidant
Polybutene, Paraffinum Liquidum, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica Silylate, CI 77891, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Parfum, CI 77491, Methyl Nicotinate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract, CI 42090, Sodium Hyaluronate, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, BHT
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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.
Capsicum Frutescens is a type of wild chili pepper. Some varieties of this pepper include Tabasco pepper, Malagueta pepper, and Piri Piri pepper.
Though this ingredient is normally associated with food, it has antidandruff, antifungal, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties.
Studies show low concentrations of this ingredient did not cause skin irritation:
Raw peppers may have a rubefacient effect, or mild local skin irritation resulting in vasodilation. Vasodilation is the widening of blood vessels. Due to this, peppers can provide a lip plumping effect. However, it is most likely not going to have a rubefacient effect, or cause skin irritation, in your cosmetics.
The antioxidant activity comes from its flavonoid, polyphenol, and sterol content.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about Capsicum Frutescens Fruit ExtractCi 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Ci 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 77891Glycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.
Soybean oil is an emollient. It is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids including palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic acids.
As an emollient, the fatty acids in soybean oil helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. It does so by creating a film on top that traps moisture in.
Soybean oil is also rich in vitamin E, a potent antioxidant. Vitamin E is also anti-inflammatory and provides a soothing effect.
Studies show soy may help fade hyperpigmentation from UVB. It does so by disrupting the melanin process from UVB induced skin inflammation.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Soybeans are rich in proteins and are part of the legume family. Foods made with soybeans include tofu, soymilk, edamame, miso, and soy sauce.
Learn more about Glycine Soja OilHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilHydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneThis essential oil is steam-distilled from peppermint leaves, also known as peppermint oil. It's mainly used for scent in skincare but also provides that signature "cooling" sensation.
Peppermint oil is a "feels amazing" ingredient until it doesn't.
At higher doses or for those with sensitive skin, methol-type cooling can quickly turn into burning/irritation. It can also trigger irritant dermatitis or even allergic contact dermatitis. In a large patch-test dataset, peppermint oil had a low but positive rate for this.
In cosmetics, Cosmetic Safety Reviews (CIR) concludes that peppermint oil is safe to use when formulated to be non-sensitizing with some restrictions; for instance, pulegone, a naturally occurring component of peppermint oil, should not exceed 1%.
Since peppermint oil contains fragrance allergens such as limonene, linalool, and menthol, it can be sensitizing for those with rosacea, eczema, a broken skin barrier, or just sensitive skin in general.
In Japan, this ingredient is known as Hakka Yu.
Learn more about Mentha Piperita OilOctyldodecanol 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.
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 PolybuteneTocopheryl 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
