What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
C13-15 Alkane
SolventPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
CI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, C13-15 Alkane, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Isopropyl Myristate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Isononyl Isononanoate, Tocopherol, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Propylene Carbonate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, CI 45380
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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.
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate is a synthetic, oil-loving helper ingredient that does two jobs:
This ingredient is made by joining three building blocks: PEG, Isostearic Acid and glycerin. The PEG gives it the oil-and-water blending power.
This ingredient has been found safe for use in cosmetics and broader PEG family testing shows minimal irritation/sensitization. The molecule's large size also means it isn't expected to penetrate skin to any meaningful degree.
Fungal acne note: This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe due to isostearic acid (C18). Isostearic acid falls into the C11-24 range that Malassezia can feed on.
Learn more about PEG-20 Glyceryl TriisostearateSynthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
This ingredient has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Synthetic Waxes are straight/branched-chain hydrocarbons with no ester bond or fatty acids. That means there is nothing for the Malassezia yeast to feed on.
Learn more about Synthetic Wax
