What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffin
Perfuming
Cera Alba
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates Copolymer
Polybutene
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Steareth-21
CleansingVp/Eicosene Copolymer
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Silica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingAminomethyl Propanediol
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Kaolin
Abrasive
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSilica Silylate
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDisodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Paraffin, Cera Alba, Glyceryl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, Polybutene, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Steareth-21, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Steareth-2, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Kaolin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Silica Silylate, Maltodextrin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, CI 77007, CI 75470, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Glyceryl Myristate
EmollientVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Acrylates Copolymer
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSilica
Abrasive
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycosphingolipids
EmollientBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Arginine
Masking
Isostearyl Sebacate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Beeswax, Butylene Glycol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Glyceryl Myristate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Acrylates Copolymer, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Silica, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Panthenol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Glycosphingolipids, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Arginine, Isostearyl Sebacate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77007, Mica, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
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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.
Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.
After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.
It is also used to make a product more thick.
Learn more about Acrylates CopolymerAluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideButylene 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 GlycolThis pigment is called Ultramarine blue lazurite. It gives a saturated blue color, but can be used to create other colors as well.
According to the manufacturer, it is usually made from kaolin, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sulfur, and charcoal.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Glyceryl 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 StearatePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
