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Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCyclodextrin
AbsorbentCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTridecyl Trimellitate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Cera Microcristallina, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cyclodextrin, Caffeine, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Tribehenin
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Methylpropanediol
SolventAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Methyl Trimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butylene Glycol, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Silica, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Mica, Phenoxyethanol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sodium Chloride, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tribehenin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Propanediol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Methylpropanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hexylene Glycol, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
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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 77891Ethylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
Learn more about PhenoxyethanolThis silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl Silylate
