What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingSilica
AbrasiveSynthetic Wax
Abrasive1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCalcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Tocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
MaskingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
AbrasiveSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientMangifera Indica Seed Oil
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sorbitan Isostearate, Silica, Synthetic Wax, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 77891, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 77491, Parfum, CI 77499, CI 15850, Tin Oxide, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, CI 19140, CI 15985
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientBis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Adipate/Caprate/Caprylate/Heptanoate
EmollientVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Paraffin
PerfumingOctyldodecanol
EmollientCera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantSorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveAlumina
AbrasiveDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantEthylene/Propylene Copolymer
AbrasivePropylene Carbonate
SolventParfum
MaskingDextrin Palmitate
EmulsifyingTocopherol
AntioxidantMangifera Indica Seed Oil
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingWater
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantDiisostearyl Malate, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Pentaerythrityl Adipate/Caprate/Caprylate/Heptanoate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Paraffin, Octyldodecanol, Cera Microcristallina, CI 45410, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Synthetic Wax, Alumina, Disteardimonium Hectorite, CI 15985, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Propylene Carbonate, Parfum, Dextrin Palmitate, Tocopherol, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
This ingredient is an 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.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCi 15985 is a dye made from petroleum. It is synthetically created and approved by the FDA for use in foods and cosmetics.
The color of this dye is orange/yellow.
This ingredient can be found in makeup, sun care, and skincare.
Learn more about CI 15985Diisostearyl 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.
Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteMangifera Indica Seed Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
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 âFRAGRANCEâ or âPARFUMâ 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 ParfumSynthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.
Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxTocopheryl 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