What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolybutene
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientCera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Talc
Abrasive
Limonene
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Geraniol
Perfuming
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Cera Microcristallina, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Benzyl Benzoate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Talc, Limonene, Tocopherol, Isostearic Acid, Geraniol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 77891, CI 73360, CI 45410
Polybutene
Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-37
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Galactoarabinan
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Malic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingEthyl Vanillin
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Sulfate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Diisostearyl Malate, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate, Silica, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-37, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Squalane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tribehenin, Tocopherol, Sucrose Cocoate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Galactoarabinan, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Malic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Isostearyl Alcohol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethyl Vanillin, Water, Isostearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77491, CI 77891, CI 15850, CI 19140
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 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.
Isostearic Acid is a fatty acid and a structural cousin of stearic acid. It is an emulsifier.
The branched structure of this ingredient enhances fluidity and gives it a lighter, less greasy feel compared to other fatty acids. It helps improve texture and consistency because it prevents oil and water phases from separating.
This ingredient is sourced from plant-based oils like soybean or rapeseed.
Clinical studies found no signs of irritation from this ingredient.
Since Isostearic Acid is an 18-carbon fatty acid, it is in the range that Malassezia can feed on. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
You might have seen sources that this ingredient is comedogenic. The original comedogenic testing on rabbit ear actually tested the ester, Isopropyl Isostearate and not Isostearic acid itself. There has been no comedogenic testing done on this ingredient, but it may be worth patch testing if you have acne-prone skin.
Learn more about Isostearic AcidPolybutene 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 PolybuteneTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
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.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
