What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientBis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientHydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingDimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Emollient
Diglyceryl Sebacate/Isopalmitate
EmollientHydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ribes Nigrum Bud Extract
Perfuming
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
AstringentRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentSesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Octyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Microcrystalline Wax, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Synthetic Wax, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Polyethylene, Diisostearyl Malate, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Diglyceryl Sebacate/Isopalmitate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, CI 77891, Parfum, Citric Acid, CI 45380, CI 42090, CI 17200, CI 19140, Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Persea Gratissima Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ribes Nigrum Bud Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingTrimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone
C18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantGeraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Acetic Acid
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Octyldodecanol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Polyethylene, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Silica Silylate, Simmondsia Chinensis Butter, Cera Microcristallina, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, CI 77492, CI 77891, CI 42090, Geraniol, Linalool, Citronellol, Sodium Benzoate, Acetic Acid, Lactic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Silica, Parfum
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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.
Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
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 77891Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides isn't fungal acne safe.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).
It is:
You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.
This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.
Regarding fungal acne:
In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.
Parfum 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 ParfumPolyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
It is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
