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Ingredients Side-by-side
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
PEG-8 Glyceryl Isostearate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningBehenic Acid
Cleansing
PPG-2 Isostearate
Emollient
Gluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Shea Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Bear Oil
Emollient
Dipteryx Odorata Bean Extract
Masking
Rose Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Glycol
HumectantPEG-12
HumectantPEG-12 Laurate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Paraffinum Liquidum, Isopropyl Myristate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, PEG-8 Glyceryl Isostearate, Isododecane, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Water, Behenic Acid, PPG-2 Isostearate, Gluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate, Hydrogenated Shea Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Bear Oil, Dipteryx Odorata Bean Extract, Rose Extract, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Glycol, PEG-12, PEG-12 Laurate, Phenoxyethanol
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingPEG-12 Laurate
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Triethylhexanoin, Water, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, PEG-12 Laurate, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide Ng, Glycine, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Isostearic Acid, Glycerin
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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.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene 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 PalmitatePEG-12 Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate is a synthetic, oil-loving helper ingredient that does two jobs:
This ingredient is made by joining three building blocks: PEG, Isostearic Acid and glycerin. The PEG gives it the oil-and-water blending power.
This ingredient has been found safe for use in cosmetics and broader PEG family testing shows minimal irritation/sensitization. The molecule's large size also means it isn't expected to penetrate skin to any meaningful degree.
Fungal acne note: This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe due to isostearic acid (C18). Isostearic acid falls into the C11-24 range that Malassezia can feed on.
Learn more about PEG-20 Glyceryl TriisostearateWater. 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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