What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Silica
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Synthetic Wax, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tin Oxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Mica, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSqualane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate, Synthetic Wax, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Propylene Carbonate, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 73360, CI 77492
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 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 77491Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides isn't fungal acne safe.
Silica, 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 SilicaSynthetic 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.
This ingredient has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Synthetic Waxes are straight/branched-chain hydrocarbons with no ester bond or fatty acids. That means there is nothing for the Malassezia yeast to feed on.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxTocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.
Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.
It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.
One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.
Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.
Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.
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.
Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.
The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.
Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
