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Ingredients Side-by-side
Polybutene
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Silica Silylate
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMenthone Glycerin Acetal
Refreshing
Parfum
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantMethyl Nicotinate
SoothingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
BHT
Antioxidant
Polybutene, Paraffinum Liquidum, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica Silylate, CI 77891, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Parfum, CI 77491, Methyl Nicotinate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract, CI 42090, Sodium Hyaluronate, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, BHT
Polybutene
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHydrogenated Polybutene
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
Emollient
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Aroma
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Iron Oxides
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Polybutene, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Octyldodecanol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Aroma, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Iron Oxides, CI 77742, CI 73360, CI 15850, 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.
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 77891Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneOctyldodecanol 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.
Polybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.
It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.
Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.
Learn more about PolybuteneThis ingredient is also known as castor oil. It is a skin conditioning ingredient.
The star component of castor oil is ricinoleic acid, an unusual fatty acid that makes up ~80-92% of its composition.
In skincare, it is an emollient that dries down to a solid film with water-binding properties. This helps keep skin hydrated and helps reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
A 2026 dermatology review pulls together its broader uses:
Human clinical testing found this ingredient to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Because castor oil contains fatty acids in the C11-24 range, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
At this time, the literature does not support castor oil in regrowing hair. A 2022 systematic review found no strong evidence that it supports hair growth and only weak evidence that it improves hair shine.
Castor oil itself carries "perfuming" and "masking" function tags according to the official CosIng database. This is because of its mild odor and odor-dampening properties.
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