What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-11
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Silk Amino Acids
HumectantPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Polysorbate 20, Polyquaternium-11, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cetrimonium Chloride, Biotin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid, Persea Gratissima Oil, Parfum, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Silk Amino Acids, Potassium Hydroxide
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is an emulsifier derived from castor oil.
As an emulsifying agent, it helps other ingredients like fragrances and fat-soluble vitamins dissolve cohesively.
Due to its large molecule size, it doesn't penetrate beyond the skin's surface.
This ingredient has a solid regulatory track record; the CIR Expert Panel first concluded it was safe for use in cosmetics at concentrations up to 100% in 1997. A 2012 reassessment reaffirmed that finding. Safety studies have also found no irritation or evidence of toxicity.
A 2019 study did find this ingredient to grow Malassezia, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. 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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