What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Triisostearyl Citrate
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Aroma
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Sodium Saccharin
MaskingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
CI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Paraffinum Liquidum, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Triisostearyl Citrate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Aroma, Octyldodecanol, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, CI 77891, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Sodium Saccharin, Benzyl Alcohol, CI 77491, Silica, CI 45410, CI 15850, CI 19140, CI 77499, Tin Oxide, Sorbitan Oleate
Polybutene
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSodium Saccharin
MaskingVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantAroma
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Triacontanyl Pvp
HumectantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Ethyl Vanillin
MaskingParfum
Masking
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Mica, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Propylene Carbonate, Sodium Saccharin, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Tin Oxide, CI 77120, Aroma, CI 15850, CI 42090, CI 77491, CI 77891, Dicalcium Phosphate, Silica, Triacontanyl Pvp, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Ethyl Vanillin, Parfum, CI 77492
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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 AromaCi 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 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 PolyisobuteneOctyldodecanol 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.
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 SilicaWe don't have a description for Sodium Saccharin yet.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteTin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.
Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.
