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Ingredients Side-by-side
Bentonite
AbsorbentBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientPetrolatum
EmollientBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingHydroxystearic/Linolenic/Linoleic Polyglycerides
EmollientIsopropyl Palmitate
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantButyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Grandis Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin ConditioningSwertia Chirata Extract
HumectantLecithin
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlyceryl Rosinate
PerfumingDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventSodium Saccharin
MaskingMenthoxypropanediol
MaskingIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
EmollientAroma
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingCalcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Tin Oxide
AbrasiveMica
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
AbrasiveCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantBentonite, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Petrolatum, Beeswax, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Linoleic Polyglycerides, Isopropyl Palmitate, CI 77891, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Citrus Grandis Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Swertia Chirata Extract, Lecithin, Water, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Rosinate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Sodium Saccharin, Menthoxypropanediol, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Aroma, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Tin Oxide, Mica, Silica, CI 15850, CI 42090
Polybutene
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Synthetic Wax
AbrasiveSilica
AbrasiveCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingCitrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
EmollientMalpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract
AntioxidantPunica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Sterols
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientSodium Saccharin
MaskingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingDicalcium Phosphate
AbrasiveTin Oxide
AbrasiveCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Aroma
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeCitral
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Synthetic Wax, Silica, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Punica Granatum Sterols, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Saccharin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Tin Oxide, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Aroma, Phenoxyethanol, Citral, Limonene, CI 19140, CI 77491, CI 77891, CI 15985
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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.
Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
The name is slightly confusing. This is because INCI associates aroma with flavor instead of smell.
Here is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:
“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”
INCI shows the only purpose of aroma to be "flavouring".
However, due to regulation differences, some companies may use aroma in place of parfum.
In Canada, this ingredient only has to be listed in concentrations above 1%.
Learn more about AromaThis ingredient is lipid-based synthetic skin-conditioning agent derived from adipic acid and a mixture of fatty acids. It is often called a lanolin substitute.
As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate the skin. Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Due to its fatty acid base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2This ingredient is an 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.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCi 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 77891Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.
Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed OilSilica, 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 SilicaWe don't have a description for Sodium Saccharin yet.
Tin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.
Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.
Tocopherol (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 TocopherolTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate