What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Urea
Buffering
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Paraffin
Perfuming
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Methylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Lactate
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-8 Stearate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauryl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Cleansing
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Laureth-9
EmulsifyingLecithin
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Vanillin
Masking
Water, Propylene Glycol, Cetyl Palmitate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrolyzed Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Glycerin, Sodium Lauryl Phosphate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Laureth-9, Lecithin, Polysorbate 20, Polyethylene, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Tocopherol, Vanillin
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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.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
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