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Octyldodecanol
EmollientSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientKaolin
AbrasiveSilica
AbrasiveMagnesium/Potassium/Silicon/Fluoride/Hydroxide/Oxide
Glycerin
HumectantCalophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
AntimicrobialPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
EmollientAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Carbonate
SolventLauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecanol, Synthetic Wax, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Kaolin, Silica, Magnesium/Potassium/Silicon/Fluoride/Hydroxide/Oxide, Glycerin, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Caprylate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Water, Propylene Carbonate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 45410, CI 42090
Jojoba Esters
EmollientCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningC26-28 Alkyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientC18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientGlyceryl Dibehenate
EmollientTridecyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Tribehenin
EmollientMethylpropanediol
SolventLecithin
EmollientDimethiconol
EmollientGlyceryl Behenate
EmollientCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhysalis Angulata Extract
Skin ProtectingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingBisabolol
AntioxidantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPhenylpropanol
MaskingTin Oxide
AbrasiveDimethylmethoxy Chromanol
AntioxidantDimethicone
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantIron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantJojoba Esters, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C26-28 Alkyl Dimethicone, Squalane, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Tridecyl Salicylate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Tribehenin, Methylpropanediol, Lecithin, Dimethiconol, Glyceryl Behenate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Caprylyl Glycol, Physalis Angulata Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenylpropanol, Tin Oxide, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Iron Oxides, 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.
This ingredient is a lightweight 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. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl 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 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 77891This ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
The EU typically uses CI numbers for colorants when applicable, such as CI 77489. In the US, iron oxides are regulated as color additives and "iron oxides" is the most commonly used name in US cosmetic practice.
A 2021 paper looked at skincare formulations containing iron oxides and found that they reduced transmission of blue light when measured optically. In simple terms, the pigment particles helped block or scatter part of the visible light spectrum in lab testing and the authors suggest this could translate into better protection against blue-light-related skin effects.
There is also clinical and experimental research showing that tinted products containing iron oxides can reduce visible light-induced pigmentation:
Please note, whether a product reduces visible or blue light depends on things like:
In the EU's CosIng database, iron oxides are only listed as a colorant. CosIng groups ingredients by their main cosmetic role, such as colorant, preservative, or UV filter.
Though studies say iron oxides can "attenuate blue light", they're describing an optical property and not an officially recognized cosmetic function.
So CosIng isn’t contradicting the research. It’s just classifying iron oxides by what they officially are: pigments that add color.
Learn more about Iron Oxides