What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingIsostearyl Isostearate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
EmollientDicalcium Phosphate
AbrasiveEuphorbia Cerifera Cera
AstringentCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantOryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveTocopherol
AntioxidantPropylene Carbonate
SolventHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isostearyl Isostearate, Octyldodecanol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Lauroyl Lysine, CI 77891, Dimethicone, Dicalcium Phosphate, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, CI 77499, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Synthetic Beeswax, CI 77492, Disteardimonium Hectorite, CI 77491, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Synthetic Wax, Tocopherol, Propylene Carbonate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantPolyethylene
AbrasiveSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveNeopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Talc
AbrasiveZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
AbrasiveDimethicone
EmollientEthylene Brassylate
MaskingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantPlukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
EmollientPistacia Vera Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantBHT
AntioxidantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantIsononyl Isononanoate, Mica, Polyethylene, Synthetic Wax, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Talc, Zinc Stearate, Silica, Dimethicone, Ethylene Brassylate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Pistacia Vera Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Tocopherol, BHT, CI 77891, CI 77491
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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 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 77891Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeSynthetic 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.
It has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol