What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Triethylhexanoin
Masking
Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Oleic Polyglycerides
EmollientSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Dimethicone
Emollient
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Propylene Carbonate
SolventWater
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
Isododecane, Talc, Cyclopentasiloxane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Trihydroxystearin, Polyethylene, Triethylhexanoin, Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Oleic Polyglycerides, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Dimethicone, PEG-40 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Synthetic Beeswax, Propylene Carbonate, Water, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77163
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningKigelia Africana Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSpilanthes Acmella Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRibes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Silica
Abrasive
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene
Tetrasodium EDTA
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantTrihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Poloxamer 338
EmulsifyingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Stevioside
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingBHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Polysorbate 20, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract, Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract, Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Silica, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, CI 77891, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, Tetrasodium EDTA, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Caramel, Trihydroxystearin, Poloxamer 338, Palmitic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Stevioside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hexylene Glycol, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Citral, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol
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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 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 77891Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
Learn more about PhenoxyethanolTrihydroxystearin is what you get when you fully hydrogenate castor oil into a waxy, fine powder.
It's mostly a behind-the-scenes texture enhancer that's especially good at "thixotropic" thing where the product stays thick but applies nicely.
Because of its structure, it also acts as a mild skin conditioning emollient that helps soften skin while preventing moisture loss.
Safety studies show it to be safe and non-irritation in clinical tests. It's typically used in concentrations up to 5%.
Since its an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it falls into the C11-24 range that Malassezia can potentially feed on. This makes it not fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about TrihydroxystearinWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
