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Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Tribehenin
Emollient
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentMica
Cosmetic ColorantGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Silica
Abrasive
Morus Alba Root Extract
BleachingSymphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantIsocetyl Stearoyl Stearate, Glycerin, Tribehenin, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Mica, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Silica, Morus Alba Root Extract, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Root Extract, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 15985, CI 15850, CI 45380, CI 77510
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Kaolin
Abrasive
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Wax
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Tristearate
EmulsifyingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Coconut Alkanes, Silica, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Kaolin, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Wax, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone, Parfum, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbitan Tristearate, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
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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 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 77891Silica, 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 SilicaThis 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
