What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Oleyl Erucate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolyethylene
Abrasive
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Paraffin
Perfuming
PEG-45/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAlumina
Abrasive
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Kaolin
Abrasive
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialIsononyl Isononanoate, Octyldodecanol, Oleyl Erucate, Silica, Phenyl Trimethicone, CI 77891, Polyethylene, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Paraffin, PEG-45/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer, Alumina, Cera Microcristallina, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Synthetic Wax, CI 15850, Disteardimonium Hectorite, CI 19140, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 77499, Aluminum Hydroxide, Persea Gratissima Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPolybutene
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isohexadecane
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPropylene Carbonate
SolventEthylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Polybutene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polyethylene, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Synthetic Wax, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isohexadecane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tripeptide-1, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Parfum, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 42090, CI 15850, CI 45410, CI 73360, CI 19140
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 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 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 77891Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteOctyldodecanol 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.
Pentaerythrityl 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 HydroxyhydrocinnamatePolyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
It is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
Synthetic 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
