What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Propylene Carbonate
SolventOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Polyglycerin-6
HumectantMagnolia Kobus Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningPropylene Carbonate, Octyldodecanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isododecane, Diisostearyl Malate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 15850, CI 42090, CI 15985, CI 77491, CI 77891, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Silica, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Polyglycerin-6, Magnolia Kobus Bark Extract, Water
Isododecane
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventParfum
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Microcrystalline Wax, Silica, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Carbonate, Parfum, CI 77891, CI 45380, CI 15850, CI 15985, CI 16035, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 45410
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.
Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.
This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.
It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.
Learn more about CI 15850Ci 15985 is a dye made from petroleum. It is synthetically created and approved by the FDA for use in foods and cosmetics.
The color of this dye is orange/yellow.
This ingredient can be found in makeup, sun care, and skincare.
Learn more about CI 15985Ci 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 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 77891Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteWe don't have a description for Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer yet.
Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
The chemical name for this ingredient is 2,2,4,6,6-PENTAMETHYLHEPTANE.
Learn more about IsododecanePhenoxyethanol 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 ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateSilica, 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 SilicaThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about Trimethylsiloxysilicate
