What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCopernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantEuphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Pullulan
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentPCA Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Acrylates Copolymer
Cellulose
Absorbent
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Sorbitol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CI 77499, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Pullulan, Stearic Acid, Microcrystalline Cellulose, PCA Glyceryl Oleate, Zea Mays Starch, Acrylates Copolymer, Cellulose, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, CI 77492, CI 77491, Acacia Senegal Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77891, Xanthan Gum, CI 77007
Water
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingMica
Cosmetic ColorantOleic Acid
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Polybutene
Lecithin
Emollient
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Laurate
Skin ConditioningPolymethyl Methacrylate
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Beeswax, Butylene Glycol, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Propylene Glycol Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Isostearic Acid, Pvp, Dimethicone, Tromethamine, Mica, Oleic Acid, Silica, Polybutene, Lecithin, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Laurate, Sorbitan Laurate, Soluble Collagen, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Propylene Glycol Laurate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77510
Reviews
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 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 77891This ingredient comes from a palm tree native to Brazil. This ingredient is used to thicken texture and leaves behind a film when applied.
Glyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive.
Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water stay mixed so your formula stays nicely blended and uniform in texture.
This ingredient is typically used in concentrations between 1-10%. Studies have found it to be non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic, and non-photoallergenic.
A close cousin of this ingredient is Glyceryl Stearate SE ("self-emulsifying"). This just has a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate added so it can emulsify without a co-emulsifier.
Since this ingredient is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast can potentially metabolize within the C11-C24 range.
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium Dehydroacetate is a synthetic preservative and sodium salt form of dehydroacetic acid. It stops bacteria, mold, and yeast from growing in your products at low concentrations.
Clinical testing found it to be non-irritating, non-sensitizing, and non-photosensitizing. It's also not significantly absorbed through skin.
There are a very small number of reported cases of contact dermatitis in cases linked to wound-care creams used over compromised skin (rather than skincare).
Overall, this is a well-studied and low-risk preservative just doing its job.
Typical concentrations run up to 0.6%, which is also the maximum amount permitted under both EU CosIng regulations and US FDA guidelines.
Learn more about Sodium DehydroacetateStearic Acid is a fatty acid that is already found in your skin. It's one of the free fatty acids that works alongside ceramides and cholesterols to maintain your barrier.
In cosmetics, it is a multitasker:
Safety-wise, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded it to be safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Free stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
