What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate, Octyldodecanol, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Microcrystalline Wax, Synthetic Wax, Silica, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Caprylyl Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 15850
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTrilaureth-4 Phosphate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningSteareth-20
CleansingChlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
N-Hydroxysuccinimide
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Chrysin
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Propanediol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Mica, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Squalane, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Niacinamide, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Steareth-20, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Sodium Citrate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Potassium Sorbate, Chrysin, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Citric Acid, Biotin, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77891, CI 77499
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 77491Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinSynthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteTocopheryl 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
