Rimmel London Multi Tasker 3 In 1 Bronzing Stick Versus Physician's Formula Murumuru Butter Glow & Go Multiuse Stick
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientIsocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diisostearyl Malate, Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Cera Microcristallina, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, C10-18 Triglycerides, Silica, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hexylene Glycol, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Aroma
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantAstrocaryum Tucuma Seed Butter
Emollient
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingPolybutene
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Quaternium-90 Bentonite
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantIsononyl Isononanoate, Silica, Synthetic Wax, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Aroma, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Phenoxyethanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Mica, Astrocaryum Tucuma Seed Butter, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Oleate, Citric Acid, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Limonene, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891, Octyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Ozokerite, Polybutene, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Propylene Carbonate, CI 42090, CI 75470, CI 77742, CI 16035, CI 19140
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is a fat-soluble form of vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) made by combining it with palmitic acid.
It is able to blend easily into creams and oil-based formulas because it dissolves in oils rather than water.
As you may know, regular vitamin C is notorious for breaking down when exposed to sunlight and air. Ascorbyl Palmitate is more stable and degrades at a slower rate.
Research on whether it converts efficiently into active vitamin C once it's applied on your skin is still limited. Some in-vitro studies suggest it may support collagen production, but it is not considered one of the stronger vitamin C derivatives, like:
Due to the palmitic acid base, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. Comedogenic studies have also shown this ingredient to have a rating of 2.
It's also worth keeping in mind that comedogenic and irritancy ratings are tested on individual ingredients, not finished formulas. The final product's formulation, concentration, and other ingredients all play a role in how something actually behaves on your skin.
Learn more about Ascorbyl PalmitateCaprylyl 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 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 77891Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Hexylene Glycol is a multitasker ingredient that works as a solvent, humectant, emulsifier, viscosity reducer, and preservative booster.
It is able to dissolve both water and oil-soluble ingredients to stabilize tricky actives and make products spread more easily.
As a humectant, it pulls water into the skin. But it's a pretty minor moisturizing ingredient compared to other humectants, like glycerin.
Interestingly, it can act as a mild penetration enhancer. One in vitro study on human skin found a 12% concentration upped the absorption of mometasone furoate (a medicinal ingredient used to treat inflammatory skin conditions) up to 7%.
This ingredient is typically used at levels of 0.1-10% depending on the role it's playing.
A patch test study on eczema patients didn't find a significant increase in irritation versus the control group, but the potential for irritation rises at higher concentrations.
Learn more about Hexylene GlycolOctyldodecanol 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.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about Tocopherol
