What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Acrylates Copolymer
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Stearyl Stearate
Emollient
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Galactoarabinan
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningLaureth-21
CleansingBHT
Antioxidant
Water, CI 77499, Cera Microcristallina, Stearic Acid, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Glyceryl Stearate, Acrylates Copolymer, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Butylene Glycol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Stearyl Stearate, CI 77007, Aminomethyl Propanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Galactoarabinan, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Laureth-21, BHT
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffin
Skin Conditioning
Polybutene
Cera Alba
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Aminomethyl Propanediol
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Algin
MaskingSerine
Masking
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Paraffin, Polybutene, Cera Alba, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Acacia Senegal Gum, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Aminomethyl Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Silica, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Chlorphenesin, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Algin, Serine, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, CI 77499
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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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Stearic 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.
This ingredient does have a comedogenic rating of 2-3, but this doesn't mean a formula with this ingredient will clog pores.
Human testing has proved that any finished product with this ingredient won't automatically make you break out; it really comes down to concentration, formula, and your skin.
Learn more about Stearic AcidTocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.
Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.
It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.
One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.
Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.
Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.
The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.
Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
