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Water
Skin ConditioningLauramidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Cocamide Mipa
Emulsifying
Betaine
Humectant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPiroctone Olamine
Preservative
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Zanthoxylum Bungeanum Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Bislauramide Mea
EmollientHydroxypropyl Bisstearamide Mea
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Menthol
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Glycol Stearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyquaternium-7
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Trisodium Dicarboxymethyl Alaninate
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Lauramidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamide Mipa, Betaine, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Sodium Isethionate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Piroctone Olamine, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Zanthoxylum Bungeanum Pericarp Extract, Phytosterols, Hydroxypropyl Bislauramide Mea, Hydroxypropyl Bisstearamide Mea, Mentha Piperita Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Menthol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glycol Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Coconut Acid, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-7, Stearic Acid, Trisodium Dicarboxymethyl Alaninate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This essential oil is steam-distilled from peppermint leaves, also known as peppermint oil. It's mainly used for scent in skincare but also provides that signature "cooling" sensation.
Peppermint oil is a "feels amazing" ingredient until it doesn't.
At higher doses or for those with sensitive skin, methol-type cooling can quickly turn into burning/irritation. It can also trigger irritant dermatitis or even allergic contact dermatitis. In a large patch-test dataset, peppermint oil had a low but positive rate for this.
In cosmetics, Cosmetic Safety Reviews (CIR) concludes that peppermint oil is safe to use when formulated to be non-sensitizing with some restrictions; for instance, pulegone, a naturally occurring component of peppermint oil, should not exceed 1%.
Since peppermint oil contains fragrance allergens such as limonene, linalool, and menthol, it can be sensitizing for those with rosacea, eczema, a broken skin barrier, or just sensitive skin in general.
In Japan, this ingredient is known as Hakka Yu.
Learn more about Mentha Piperita OilThis ingredient is also known as olive oil. It has been used in skincare for centuries and science largely backs up its reputation as a nourishing emollient.
The main components of olive oil are oleic acid (55-83%), linoleic acid (3.5-20%), and palmitic acid (7-20%). Oleic acid promotes skin regeneration and helps regulate inflammatory responses.
Squalene is also naturally present in olive oil and exhibits moisturizing and antioxidant properties.
The polyphenols in olive oil also show anti-aging promise; one clinical study found a measurable improvement in skin appearance after 30 days of topical serum use.
Just be aware that applying olive oil directly to skin can weaken the barrier and cause redness. One study with volunteers found even people without sensitive skin experienced a significant reduction in stratum corneum integrity and induced mild erythema.
It's best to use this ingredient as part of a carefully crafted formula (instead of putting it on skin directly from the bottle).
Because it has a 2-3 on the comedogenic scale, it is a moderate risk for acne-prone skin. However, the overall formulation of a product matters more than a few ingredients with comedogenic ratings.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because of the oleic and palmitic acid content. These fall within the C11-24 fatty acid range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize to grow.
Overall, olive oil is a well-studied and nourishing skincare ingredient.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit OilWater. 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!
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