What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Aroma
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Bumetrizole
UV AbsorberCI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
CI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Benzoic Acid, Aroma, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bumetrizole, CI 77120, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, CI 45410, CI 15850, CI 77891
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientTridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTin Oxide
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Squalane, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Diisostearyl Malate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Tocopherol, Trihydroxystearin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tin Oxide, Silica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucomannan, Parfum, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, Iron Oxides, Mica, CI 15850, CI 45380, CI 19140, CI 42090, CI 15985
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 15850Pentaerythrityl 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 HydroxyhydrocinnamatePentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate is a synthetic emollient and "skin-feel" ingredient that spreads well and leaves a non-sticky finish with high gloss.
In makeup, it also doubles as a pigment-wetting agent for better color payoff.
It's a well-vetted ingredient for safety and does not penetrate into skin due to its large molecule size.
Because it's a long-chain fatty acid ester, this ingredient may not be fungal acne or Malassezia safe.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl TetraisostearateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.
Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.
It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.
One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.
Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.
Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.
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.
Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.
The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.
Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
