What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingIsostearic Acid
CleansingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientTuna Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin ProtectingParfum
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningJuglans Regia Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Seed Oil
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Oil
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isostearic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Tuna Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Juglans Regia Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, CI 45410, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract, Camellia Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Tocopherol
Squalane
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientCorylus Avellana Seed Oil
EmollientSilica Silylate
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientParfum
MaskingRosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
CI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantVanillin
MaskingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantAlumina
AbrasiveGlycerin
HumectantSqualane, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Corylus Avellana Seed Oil, Silica Silylate, Diisostearyl Malate, Parfum, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, CI 45410, Vanillin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 77891, Alumina, Glycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
CI 45410 is a synthetic red-pigment and dye.
It often goes by both Red 28 or Red 27; manufacturers label both ingredients as CI 45410.
This dye is commonly found in makeup because it imparts a vivid color. Some types of this dye change color based on pH level and interaction with moisture:
Your skin has a natural pH of around 4.5 - 5.5.
According to the FDA, CI 45410 is not permitted for use in eye products.
Red 27 is a flourescein dye and commonly used as a fluorescent tracer in medicine.
Learn more about CI 45410Parfum 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 ParfumPentaerythrityl 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 HydroxyhydrocinnamateJojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil