What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingCera Alba
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin ConditioningAtelocollagen
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientMentha Piperita Oil
MaskingTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPortulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
BufferingVanillyl Butyl Ether
MaskingPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
EmollientCetearyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingSucrose Cocoate
EmulsifyingTribehenin
EmollientMenthoxypropanediol
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingPropylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantAroma
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cera Alba, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Atelocollagen, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Lactic Acid, Vanillyl Butyl Ether, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sucrose Cocoate, Tribehenin, Menthoxypropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Limonene, Linalool, Propylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Aroma
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolybutene
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Seed Oil
EmollientMentha Piperita Oil
MaskingAroma
Menthoxypropanediol
MaskingSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantHelianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantMethyl Nicotinate
SoothingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTocopherol
AntioxidantRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTrihydroxystearin
Skin ConditioningLimonene
PerfumingMentha Viridis Leaf Oil
AstringentVanillyl Butyl Ether
MaskingCanola Oil
EmollientCapsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Oil
MaskingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingGlucomannan
Skin ConditioningCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polybutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Aroma, Menthoxypropanediol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Mica, Methyl Nicotinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Trihydroxystearin, Limonene, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Vanillyl Butyl Ether, Canola Oil, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Water, Sodium Chloride, Glucomannan, CI 45410, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
The name is slightly confusing. This is because INCI associates aroma with flavor instead of smell.
Here is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:
“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”
INCI shows the only purpose of aroma to be "flavouring".
However, due to regulation differences, some companies may use aroma in place of parfum.
In Canada, this ingredient only has to be listed in concentrations above 1%.
Learn more about AromaThis ingredient is a high-molecular weight synthetic polymer. It is used to modify the viscosity of a formula, improve slip, and create a more "cushiony" texture.
Due to its large molecular size, this ingredient is not absorbed into the skin.
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 GlycolThis is a synthetic polymer used to thicken formulas, improve texture, and enhance spreadability.
Due to its large molecule size, this ingredient does not penetrate the skin and is considered well-tolerated.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is an ester of palmitic acid, a C16 fatty acid that falls within the C11-24 range that Malassezia can metabolize.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateHydrogenated 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 PolyisobuteneLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneThis essential oil is steam-distilled from peppermint leaves, also known as peppermint oil. It's mainly used for scent in skincare but also provides that signature "cooling" sensation.
Peppermint oil is a "feels amazing" ingredient until it doesn't.
At higher doses or for those with sensitive skin, methol-type cooling can quickly turn into burning/irritation. It can also trigger irritant dermatitis or even allergic contact dermatitis. In a large patch-test dataset, peppermint oil had a low but positive rate for this.
In cosmetics, Cosmetic Safety Reviews (CIR) concludes that peppermint oil is safe to use when formulated to be non-sensitizing with some restrictions; for instance, pulegone, a naturally occurring component of peppermint oil, should not exceed 1%.
Since peppermint oil contains fragrance allergens such as limonene, linalool, and menthol, it can be sensitizing for those with rosacea, eczema, a broken skin barrier, or just sensitive skin in general.
In Japan, this ingredient is known as Hakka Yu.
Learn more about Mentha Piperita OilMenthoxypropanediol can cause irritation and worsen rosacea.
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamatePhenoxyethanol 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.
This 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 SilylateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWe don't have a description for Vanillyl Butyl Ether yet.