What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetracocoate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingMica
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Paraffin
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecanol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Pentaerythrityl Tetracocoate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Polyisobutene, Cera Microcristallina, Mica, Synthetic Wax, Paraffin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trihydroxystearin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucomannan, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 19140
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientKaolin
Abrasive
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Aroma
Dimethyl Phenylethyl Carbinyl Acetate
Perfuming
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Kaolin, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Synthetic Wax, Dimethicone, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dicalcium Phosphate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Trihydroxystearin, Aroma, Dimethyl Phenylethyl Carbinyl Acetate, CI 15850, CI 42090, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77510, CI 77891
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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.
Ci 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 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created CI 77492 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 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Ci 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 77891Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is an ester of palmitic acid, a C16 fatty acid that falls within the C11-24 range that Malassezia can metabolize.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateOctyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).
It is:
You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.
This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.
Regarding fungal acne:
In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateSynthetic 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 WaxTrihydroxystearin is what you get when you fully hydrogenate castor oil into a waxy, fine powder.
It's mostly a behind-the-scenes texture enhancer that's especially good at "thixotropic" thing where the product stays thick but applies nicely.
Because of its structure, it also acts as a mild skin conditioning emollient that helps soften skin while preventing moisture loss.
Safety studies show it to be safe and non-irritation in clinical tests. It's typically used in concentrations up to 5%.
Since its an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it falls into the C11-24 range that Malassezia can potentially feed on. This makes it not fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Trihydroxystearin
