What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
AbrasivePEG-10 Isostearate
EmulsifyingLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Oil
EmollientOryza Sativa Bran Oil
EmollientOryza Sativa Seed Water
AntimicrobialAvena Sativa Meal Extract
SoothingCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentWater
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, PEG-10 Isostearate, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Oryza Sativa Seed Water, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Water, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientIsopropyl Palmitate
EmollientSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveSorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingSea Water
HumectantOenothera Biennis Oil
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantProtease
ExfoliatingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantBis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingSalvia Officinalis Oil
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingEthylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Synthetic Wax, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Sea Water, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Protease, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Tocopherol, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
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 preservatives
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolSorbitan Sesquioleate is derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It is an emulsifier and prevents ingredients from separating.
Specifically, this ingredient is a water-in-oil emulsifier, meaning it helps water dissolve into oil.
Some studies suggest this ingredient may cause irritation in some people. If you are unsure, it is best to patch test.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan SesquioleateSynthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.
Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic Wax