What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolyisobutene
Octyldodecanol
EmollientDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion StabilisingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantEthylene/Propylene Copolymer
AbrasiveCI 45410
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantLinalool
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Synthetic Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Microcrystalline Wax, Synthetic Beeswax, Titanium Dioxide, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, CI 45410, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum, CI 19140, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 15985, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Limonene, Citral
Dimethicone
EmollientHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
EmollientMacadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDibutyl Adipate
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantEthylene/Propylene Copolymer
AbrasiveCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
MaskingSilica
AbrasiveCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopherol
AntioxidantDimethicone, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Synthetic Wax, Microcrystalline Wax, Squalane, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Phenyl Trimethicone, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dibutyl Adipate, Mica, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, CI 77891, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, CI 77492, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Glyceryl Caprylate, CI 15850, Parfum, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl 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 GlycolDiisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer is an exfoliant.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinMicrocrystalline Wax is derived from petroleum through a de-oiling process, then highly refined and purified before use in cosmetics.
In skincare formulations, it is used to improve texture and create a smooth, even consistency. It also helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating.
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 ParfumSynthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.
Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic Wax