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Water
Skin ConditioningCera Alba
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Galactoarabinan
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPullulan
Hectorite
AbsorbentSorbitol
Humectant
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTrehalose
Humectant
P-Anisic Acid
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Levulinic Acid
Perfuming
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Stearate
CleansingStearoyl Glutamic Acid
CleansingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cera Alba, Glycerin, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Stearic Acid, Galactoarabinan, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Pullulan, Hectorite, Sorbitol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Coco-Glucoside, Mica, Trehalose, P-Anisic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Levulinic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Potassium Stearate, Stearoyl Glutamic Acid, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Carbon
Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Abrasive
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentStearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf
Perfuming
Pullulan
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Pantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicTocopherol
Antioxidant
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Carbon, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Oryza Sativa Starch, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Pullulan, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, Tocopherol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acacia Senegal Gum has skin soothing, thickening, and formulation stabilizing properties. It comes from the Acacia tree that is native to sub-Saharan Africa.
Glyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid. It is an emollient, co-emulsifier, and preservative booster.
Its short C8 fatty acid chain makes it behave differently from its longer-chain emollient cousins like Glyceryl Stearate. It feels more lightweight, fast-absorbing, and silky instead of rich and waxy.
As a co-emulsifier, its "head" and "tail" sit at the oil-water interface. But overall, the short C8 tail and not being water soluble means it doesn't really have the muscle to emulsify a formula on its own. That's why you'll often see it paired with a primary emulsifier like Cetearyl Glucoside.
Interestingly, Glyceryl Caprylate acts as a preservative booster. This is because its fatty-acid backbone disrupts microbial lipid membranes. It shows excellent activity against bacteria and yeast but is weaker against mold.
Typical concentrations range from 0.5-1% and this ingredient is generally non-irritating.
Because this ingredient has a C8 fatty acid chain, it is outside the range that the Malassezia yeast metabolizes (making it fungal acne safe).
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateGlyceryl 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 StearatePullulan is a low viscosity polysaccharide (a long chain carbohydrate) with binding and film forming properties when dissolved in water. It is used to create a "silicone-like" or silky feel in cosmetics without adding viscosity.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient's ability to easily dissolves makes it a great carrier for active ingredients.
Due to it being edible and tasteless, you'll likely find this ingredient in breath freshener strips. This ingredient is produced from the starch of the fungus, Aureobasidium pullulans.
Pullulan is stable over a broad-range of pH.
Learn more about PullulanStearic Acid is a fatty acid that is already found in your skin. It's one of the free fatty acids that works alongside ceramides and cholesterols to maintain your barrier.
In cosmetics, it is a multitasker:
Safety-wise, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded it to be safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Free stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumEuphorbia Cerifera Wax (aka candelilla wax) is a vegan stand-in for beeswax. It is a plant-derived wax that functions as an astringent, emulsion stabilizer, film-former, and skin conditioner.
On skin, it forms a protective barrier that helps lock in moisture while it enhances product stability, prevents separation, and helps color last longer in makeup.
This ingredient is generally safe for use in cosmetics with one nuance: some grades of candelilla wax can naturally contain benzyl alcohol at concentrations high enough to require declaration under EU labeling rules. This isn't a concern for most people but relevant for those with fragrance sensitivities.
Candelilla wax contains fatty acids (mainly C31) and wax esters that can be used by the Malassezia yeast, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
You might see Euphorbia Cerifera "Cera" instead of "wax". This is because some brands, databases, or labels use it interchangeably; they're the same ingredient.
Learn more about Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
