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Ingredients Side-by-side
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolyisobutene
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Castor Oil
EmollientDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantParaffin
PerfumingAluminum Hydroxide
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantMethicone
EmollientCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSqualane
EmollientParfum
MaskingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningBHT
AntioxidantButylene Glycol
HumectantAspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Extract
PerfumingFoeniculum Vulgare Leaf Extract
HumectantLinalool
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingCI 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 ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningTalc
AbrasiveButylene Glycol
HumectantPvp
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Chloride
MaskingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingVinyldimethicone
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantStearic Acid
CleansingSodium Benzoate
MaskingTriethyl Citrate
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
AbrasiveTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantParfum
MaskingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Adenosine
Skin ConditioningHydrogen Dimethicone
Isostearic Acid
CleansingTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientLecithin
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingTin Oxide
AbrasiveWater, CI 77891, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Talc, Butylene Glycol, Pvp, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Niacinamide, CI 77492, Sodium Chloride, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Vinyldimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Zinc Oxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, CI 77491, Stearic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Triethyl Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77499, Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Isostearic Acid, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isopropyl Myristate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Tin Oxide
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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.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideButylene 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 GlycolCi 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 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
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 77891Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water