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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Petrolatum
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Polyethylene
AbrasiveVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
AbrasiveHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingYogurt Powder
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningMenthol
MaskingPolydecene
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialWater
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingMeteorite Powder
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Silica
AbrasivePolyglyceryl-10 Heptahydroxystearate
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Castor Oil
EmollientAroma
Saccharin
MaskingBHT
AntioxidantTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77400
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantPetrolatum, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Polyethylene, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Yogurt Powder, Lactobacillus Ferment, Glycerin, Phytosterols, Menthol, Polydecene, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Water, Sorbitan Oleate, Meteorite Powder, Cholesterol, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Silica, Polyglyceryl-10 Heptahydroxystearate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Aroma, Saccharin, BHT, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77163, CI 42090, CI 77400, CI 75470, CI 15850, CI 45380, CI 45410, CI 73360, CI 17200, CI 19140, CI 15985
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingMenthone Glycerin Acetal
RefreshingPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
EmollientVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Silica
AbrasiveMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodecanol
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientTrimethylolpropane Triisostearate
EmollientTribehenin
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingBHT
AntioxidantSodium Saccharin
MaskingSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningIsostearic Acid
CleansingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingParfum
MaskingAroma
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Silica, Microcrystalline Wax, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Tribehenin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbitan Isostearate, BHT, Sodium Saccharin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Butylene Glycol, Retinyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hexylene Glycol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Isostearic Acid, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum, Aroma, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 42090, CI 19140, CI 15850, CI 45410, CI 73360, CI 17200
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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.
Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
The name is slightly confusing. This is because INCI associates aroma with flavor instead of smell.
Here is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:
“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”
INCI shows the only purpose of aroma to be "flavouring".
However, due to regulation differences, some companies may use aroma in place of parfum.
In Canada, this ingredient only has to be listed in concentrations above 1%.
Learn more about AromaBHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTCi 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.
Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.
This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.
It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.
Learn more about CI 15850Ci 17200 is a synthetic reddish-purple dye.
CI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
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 45410Ci 73360 is a synthetic red-pink dye.
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 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 77891Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneMica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Learn more about MicaOctyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateVP/Hexadecene Copolymer is a synthetic film-forming agent. It has both water and oil loving properties, allowing it to create a flexible, even film on the skin.
This ingredient helps enhance texture, smoothness, and wear resistance in makeup products while reducing tackiness.