What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polybutene
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Tribehenin
Emollient
Sodium Saccharin
MaskingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Octyldodecanol, Microcrystalline Wax, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, Tribehenin, Sodium Saccharin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lactic Acid, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tocopherol, BHT, CI 15850, CI 42090, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77891
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Trioctyldodecyl Citrate
EmollientPolybutene
Silica
Abrasive
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCeramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Tribehenin
Emollient
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Titanium/Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantAlumina
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
PEG-10 Phytosterol
EmulsifyingLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate
Emollient
Phytosteryl Isostearate
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Vanillin
Masking
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77400
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polyethylene, Trioctyldodecyl Citrate, Polybutene, Silica, Ozokerite, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Octyldodecanol, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ceramide Ng, Tribehenin, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Titanium/Titanium Dioxide, Alumina, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Tin Oxide, PEG-10 Phytosterol, Linoleic Acid, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Phytosteryl Isostearate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Vanillin, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77163, CI 77400, CI 42090, CI 75470, CI 15850, CI 45380, CI 45410, CI 73360, CI 17200, CI 19140, CI 15985
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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.
This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCi 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 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
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 77491CI 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created CI 77492 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 77492Ci 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 77891Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).
It is:
You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.
This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.
Regarding fungal acne:
In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.
Polybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.
It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.
Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.
Learn more about PolybuteneTribehenin comes from glycerin and behenic acid.
It is used as an emollient, or moisturizer. Emollients form a thin barrier on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Tribehenin
