What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Polyisobutene
Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Paraffin
Skin ConditioningBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
C18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethanolamine
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingC11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingSodium Laureth-12 Sulfate
Cleansing
Tetrasodium EDTA
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Synthetic Beeswax, Polyisobutene, Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Paraffin, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, C11-15 Pareth-7, Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Cera
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Cera Alba
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Triethanolamine
BufferingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium
Sodium Polymethacrylate
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPropylparaben
Preservative
PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Methylparaben
Preservative
Simethicone
Emollient
Rayon
Polyquaternium-10
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polycaprolactone
StabilisingWater, Oryza Sativa Cera, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Cera Alba, Stearic Acid, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Triethanolamine, Palmitic Acid, Acacia Senegal Gum, Panthenol, Sodium, Sodium Polymethacrylate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Propylparaben, PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone, Methylparaben, Simethicone, Rayon, Polyquaternium-10, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polycaprolactone
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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.
Acacia Senegal Gum has skin soothing, thickening, and formulation stabilizing properties. It comes from the Acacia tree that is native to sub-Saharan Africa.
Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcellulosePalmitic Acid is a fatty acid naturally found in our skin and in many plant and animal sources.
In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It serves many purposes in skincare, acting as a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
Interestingly, topically applied Palmitic Acid can be elongated into longer chain fatty acids and ceramides. A 2019 study found low levels of Palmitic Acid lead to slower development of cells, suggesting it plays a role in keeping your skin's renewal process on track.
The CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) panel determined it safe as used in cosmetics at concentrations up to 13%. It is non-irritating and non-sensitizing in clinical studies.
The culprit behind fungal acne, the Malassezia yeast, feeds on fatty acids with carbon chain lengths between C11-C24. Palmitic Acid, at C16, falls right into that sweet spot.
In vitro studies have shown that Palmitic Acid is one of the fatty acids that induce rapid Malassezia growth in lab settings.
It's worth noting that what feeds yeast in a lab doesn't necessarily feed it on your face since formulation and your skin's chemistry play a bigger role.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolStearic Acid is a fatty acid that is already found in your skin. It's one of the free fatty acids that works alongside ceramides and cholesterols to maintain your barrier.
In cosmetics, it is a multitasker:
Safety-wise, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded it to be safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Free stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateTriethanolamine (TEA) is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
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Learn more about TriethanolamineWater. 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
