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Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
PEG-12
HumectantLauric Acid
Cleansing
Isododecane
EmollientIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Polysorbate 85
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Isostearyl Glyceryl Ether
Skin ConditioningMyristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isostearyl Glyceryl Pentaerythrityl Ether
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
BHT
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Paraffinum Liquidum, PEG-12, Lauric Acid, Isododecane, Isopropyl Palmitate, Water, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Decyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 85, Glyceryl Oleate, Isostearic Acid, Isostearyl Glyceryl Ether, Myristyl Alcohol, Isostearyl Glyceryl Pentaerythrityl Ether, Alcohol Denat., Citric Acid, BHT, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Isononanoate
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Squalane
Emollient
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Mannitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Rhamnose
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Pentylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Squalane, Fructooligosaccharides, Mannitol, Xylitol, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 60, Rhamnose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Tocopherol
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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.
Paraffinum Liquidum is a highly-refined cosmetic-grade mineral oil. It is also known as liquid paraffin.
Despite its controversial reputation, the science is pretty clear: it's one of the most well-studied and effective moisturizing ingredients out there.
As an occlusive, it forms a protective layer on the skin that locks in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL). This makes it especially great for compromised skin barriers.
The "it clogs your pores" myth has been around for decades; a study found that industrial-grade mineral oil may be comedogenic but cosmetic-grade mineral oil is not (these two are very, very different).
A 2017 review concluded that cosmetic use of mineral oils and waxes does not present a risk to consumers due to absorption.
Mineral oil got a bad rap from the old rabbit ear studies. When tested on actual human skin, cosmetic-grade mineral oil showed no comedogenic activity. The rating of 0 is a correction of outdated science.
Mineral oil is an inert substance with no fatty acids so there's nothing to feed Malassezia. This ingredient is fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumWater. 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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