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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Polybutene
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHydrogenated Polybutene
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aroma
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
Emollient
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Polybutene, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Octyldodecanol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Aroma, Caprylyl Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Persea Gratissima Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77742, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 15850, CI 73360
Polybutene
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingTriisodecyl Trimellitate
EmollientIsocetyl Stearate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientGlyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
Emollient
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Bidens Pilosa Extract
HumectantLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethyl Vanillin
MaskingCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Silica
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Octyldodecanol, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Triethylhexanoin, Triisodecyl Trimellitate, Isocetyl Stearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethyl Vanillin, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Tin Oxide, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 15850, CI 19140, CI 45410, CI 42090
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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 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 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.
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.
Polybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.
It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.
Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.
Learn more about PolybuteneThis silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl SilylateTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
