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Water
Skin ConditioningIron Oxides
CI 77489
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPolyisobutene
Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
PEG-100 Stearate
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Cholesterol
Emollient
Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Water, Iron Oxides, CI 77489, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, Polyisobutene, Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, PEG-100 Stearate, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Polyacrylate, Cholesterol, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Water
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic ColorantCopernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Cera
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters
Emulsion Stabilising
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polybutene
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingVp/Eicosene Copolymer
Aminomethyl Propanediol
BufferingOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Vp/Va Copolymer
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Stearyl Stearate
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Zeolite
AbsorbentActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientTropolone
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Mica, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Glycerin, Oryza Sativa Cera, Stearic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters, Glyceryl Stearate, Polybutene, Synthetic Beeswax, Acacia Senegal Gum, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Ozokerite, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Vp/Va Copolymer, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Stearyl Stearate, Maltodextrin, Panthenol, Zeolite, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Tropolone, Potassium Sorbate, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77007, CI 75470
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 GlycolCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
This ingredient comes from a palm tree native to Brazil. This ingredient is used to thicken texture and leaves behind a film when applied.
Glyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive.
Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water stay mixed so your formula stays nicely blended and uniform in texture.
This ingredient is typically used in concentrations between 1-10%. Studies have found it to be non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic, and non-photoallergenic.
A close cousin of this ingredient is Glyceryl Stearate SE ("self-emulsifying"). This just has a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate added so it can emulsify without a co-emulsifier.
Since this ingredient is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast can potentially metabolize within the C11-C24 range.
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePhenoxyethanol 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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