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Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientPolysilicone-11
Glycerin
HumectantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberNiacinamide
SmoothingButylene Glycol
HumectantMica
Cosmetic ColorantButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberOctocrylene
UV AbsorberSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPolyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
EmulsifyingZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHexyl Laurate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingLaureth-12
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingBHT
AntioxidantPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingTin Oxide
AbrasivePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingCitronellol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Mica, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Isohexadecane, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hexyl Laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Laureth-7, Laureth-12, Polysorbate 80, BHT, Polysorbate 20, Tin Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Citronellol, Linalool, Limonene, Citral, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
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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.
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 GlycolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilWe don't have a description for PPG-26-Buteth-26 yet.
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!
Learn more about Water