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Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Polyisobutene
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vigna Radiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Oryza Sativa Lees Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Rice Amino Acids
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Stearate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Polyisobutene, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Water, Butylene Glycol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Propanediol, Oryza Sativa Lees Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Oryza Sativa Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Rice Amino Acids
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
PEG-40 Sorbitan Peroleate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Tropaeolum Majus Extract
AntimicrobialYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Inulin
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Mannitol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingAmmonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexyl Stearate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, PEG-40 Sorbitan Peroleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Azelaic Acid, Ceramide Ng, Tropaeolum Majus Extract, Yeast Extract, Zinc Gluconate, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Beta-Sitosterol, Biotin, Caffeine, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Inulin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Mannitol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Phytosphingosine, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Water, Cetrimonium Chloride, Phosphatidylcholine, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Salicylate, Sorbitan Oleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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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.
Ethylhexyl Stearate mainly acts as an emollient that helps hydate skin. It can also be used to reduce the greasiness of oils in a formula.
Because this ingredient contains a C18 fatty acid chain, it may not be Malassezia/fungal acne safe. This is because the Malassezia yeast potentially feeds on C11-C24 fatty acids.
This ingredient is an ester of 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and stearic acid.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl StearateEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate is a surfactant and emulsifier.
This ingredient is a tetraester from oleic acid and polyethylene glycol ether of sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, it helps ingredients such as oil and water mix together. This allows the dirt and oils in your skin to be washed away.
One study found pumpkin oil containing Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate helped hydrate the skin and did not cause any irritation.
Learn more about Sorbeth-30 TetraoleateWater. 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
