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Ingredients Side-by-side
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientBis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Paraffin
Perfuming
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingParfum
Masking
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Diisostearyl Malate, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Paraffin, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Octyldodecanol, Microcrystalline Wax, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Synthetic Wax, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Parfum, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Propylene Carbonate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Panthenol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Titanium Dioxide
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
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