What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTrimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantKaolin
Abrasive
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingParaffin
Perfuming
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Alumina
Abrasive
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Acetic Acid
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, CI 77891, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyethylene, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tridecyl Trimellitate, CI 77491, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Mica, Kaolin, Isostearyl Isostearate, Silica, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Paraffin, Cera Microcristallina, CI 77499, CI 15850, CI 77492, Synthetic Wax, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Alumina, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Linalool, Citronellol, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Acetic Acid, Lactic Acid, Parfum
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPolysilicone-11
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Iron Oxides
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantBlue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyethylene, Octyldodecanol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polysilicone-11, Hydrated Silica, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Synthetic Wax, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Synthetic Beeswax, Dicalcium Phosphate, Parfum, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide, CI 19140, CI 15850, Blue 1 Lake, CI 45410
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.
Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.
This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.
It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.
Learn more about CI 15850Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisteardimonium 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 HectoriteParfum 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 “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” 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 ParfumPentaerythrityl 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 HydroxyhydrocinnamatePolyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
It is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
Synthetic 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 Wax
