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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTriethylhexanoin
MaskingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Prunus Yedoensis Flower Extract
HumectantSasa Quelpaertensis Extract
Skin ConditioningSciadopitys Verticillata Branch/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Laurate
Emulsifying
Arginine
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentasodium Pentetate
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Triethylhexanoin, Dipropylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Prunus Yedoensis Flower Extract, Sasa Quelpaertensis Extract, Sciadopitys Verticillata Branch/Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-2 Laurate, Arginine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Parfum, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Propanediol, Carbomer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentasodium Pentetate, Limonene
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningIsotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
PEG-6 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
Preservative
Citrus Jabara Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vitis Labrusca Skin Extract
EmollientSchizosaccharomyces Pombe Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate, Water, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, PEG-6 Isostearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Citrus Jabara Peel Extract, Hydrolyzed Vitis Labrusca Skin Extract, Schizosaccharomyces Pombe Extract
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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.
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 GlycolEthylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is an ester of palmitic acid, a C16 fatty acid that falls within the C11-24 range that Malassezia can metabolize.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitatePolyglyceryl-10 Stearate is a skin conditioner that is basically a fatty acid (stearic acid) hooked up to a chain of glycerin units.
It is a skin conditioning agent that helps skin feel soft, smooth, and hydrated.
Beyond that, it also helps emulsify and cleanse: it helps oil and water phases stay blended in moisturizers, serums, and cleansers.
This ingredient has been found to be safe in cosmetics at present concentrations and practices of use.
Research on Malassezia shows the yeast can metabolize stearic acid as a growth substrate; this ingredient is not fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 StearateWater. 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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