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Polybutene
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPassiflora Edulis Seed Oil
EmollientEthyl Vanillin
MaskingOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantBenzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPunica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Castor Oil
EmollientCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Ethyl Vanillin, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, CI 45410, Titanium Dioxide
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolybutene
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialTridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingParfum
MaskingSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantStevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract
MaskingEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
AstringentSambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentHydrogenated Castor Oil
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polybutene, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Parfum, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77891, CI 45410, CI 15850, Iron Oxides, CI 19140, CI 77742, CI 42090
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
CI 45410 is a synthetic red-pigment and dye.
It often goes by both Red 28 or Red 27; manufacturers label both ingredients as CI 45410.
This dye is commonly found in makeup because it imparts a vivid color. Some types of this dye change color based on pH level and interaction with moisture:
Your skin has a natural pH of around 4.5 - 5.5.
According to the FDA, CI 45410 is not permitted for use in eye products.
Red 27 is a flourescein dye and commonly used as a fluorescent tracer in medicine.
Learn more about CI 45410Hydrogenated Castor Oil (aka "castor wax") is what you get when castor oil is turned into a wax.
Its dominant fatty acid is ricinoleic acid, giving it both emollient and mild humectant properties.
According to EU CosIng, this ingredient helps soften skin, keep oil and water stay mixed, and thickens products.
Hydrogenated castor oil at 30% did not trigger a positive patch-test reaction and is well-tolerated.
Since this ingredient is based on an 18-carbon fatty acid, it falls into the chain-length range that Malassezia can feed on and may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Castor OilPolybutene 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 PolybuteneThis ingredient is also known as castor oil. It is a skin conditioning ingredient.
The star component of castor oil is ricinoleic acid, an unusual fatty acid that makes up ~80-92% of its composition.
In skincare, it is an emollient that dries down to a solid film with water-binding properties. This helps keep skin hydrated and helps reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
A 2026 dermatology review pulls together its broader uses:
Human clinical testing found this ingredient to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Because castor oil contains fatty acids in the C11-24 range, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
At this time, the literature does not support castor oil in regrowing hair. A 2022 systematic review found no strong evidence that it supports hair growth and only weak evidence that it improves hair shine.
Castor oil itself carries "perfuming" and "masking" function tags according to the official CosIng database. This is because of its mild odor and odor-dampening properties.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed OilThis silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl SilylateSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopheryl 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