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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyisobutene
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantParaffin
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantMethicone
Emollient
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Foeniculum Vulgare Leaf Extract
HumectantLinalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
CI 77891, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyisobutene, Mica, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate, CI 77492, Paraffin, Aluminum Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Microcrystalline Wax, CI 77491, Methicone, CI 77499, Caprylyl Glycol, Squalane, Parfum, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Water, BHT, Butylene Glycol, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Linalool, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77288, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPolymethyl Methacrylate
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
Propylene Carbonate
SolventTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTrehalose
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Polyglutamate
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isododecane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Sodium Chloride, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Magnesium Stearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Centella Asiatica Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Propanediol, Propylene Carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Xanthan Gum, Trehalose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Polyglutamate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Fructooligosaccharides, 1,2-Hexanediol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77288
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl 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 or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 77288 is used to add green pigment to products.
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 77891Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
