What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polybutene
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientDiisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantC10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters
Emulsifying
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingPolyethylene
Abrasive
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Quartz
Abrasive
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantVanillin
Masking
Polybutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Mica, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters, Ozokerite, Polyethylene, Synthetic Wax, Silica Silylate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, BHT, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Parfum, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Quartz, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, CI 77491, CI 15850, CI 77891, CI 19140, Vanillin
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Oil
Emollient
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Menthoxypropanediol
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Octyldodecanol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Menthoxypropanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Benzoic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 15850, CI 42090
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 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 15850Ci 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 77891Hydrogenated 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 PolyisobuteneTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
