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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiisostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Menthone Glycerin Acetal
RefreshingPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientCarica Papaya Seed Oil
HumectantCitrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
PerfumingPrunus Domestica Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningRibes Nigrum Seed Oil
EmollientRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientRubus Fruticosus Seed
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientPassiflora Edulis Seed Oil
EmollientSalvia Hispanica Seed Oil
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrogenated Castor Oil
EmollientCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
MaskingFragaria Vesca Fruit Extract
AstringentPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
AbrasiveTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthyl Vanillin
MaskingButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Carica Papaya Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Prunus Domestica Seed Oil, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Rubus Fruticosus Seed, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethyl Vanillin, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, CI 77891, CI 15850, Iron Oxides, CI 19140, CI 42090, CI 45410, CI 17200
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil
EmollientPolybutene
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Corylus Avellana Seed Oil
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientSodium Saccharin
MaskingDiethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantJasminum Officinale Flower Extract
MaskingPaeonia Officinalis Flower Extract
TonicPrunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract
RefreshingLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
CleansingRosa Damascena Flower Oil
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientSambucus Nigra Flower Extract
RefreshingCitrus Aurantifolia Oil
CleansingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientCymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil
MaskingPrunus Cerasus Fruit Extract
AntioxidantMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLitchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningAverrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Bark Extract
MaskingLycium Chinense Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Alba Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCucurbita Pepo Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialVanilla Planifolia Seed Powder
AbrasiveRubus Villosus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningAroma
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantRosin
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Helianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil, Polybutene, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Corylus Avellana Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Sodium Saccharin, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Glycine Soja Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Paeonia Officinalis Flower Extract, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil, Prunus Cerasus Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Litchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract, Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Bark Extract, Lycium Chinense Leaf Extract, Brassica Alba Seed Extract, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Seed Powder, Rubus Villosus Leaf Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Glycerin, Water, Aroma, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 77120, Rosin, CI 15850, CI 42090, CI 19140
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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 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.
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 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
This 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.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilHydrogenated 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 PolyisobutenePentaerythrityl 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 HydroxyhydrocinnamateTocopherol 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 TocopherolTocopheryl 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 Acetate