What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingDextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPolypropylsilsesquioxane
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSilica
Abrasive
Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientNylon-66
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialWater
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Lactobacillus/Soybean Extract Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningIsododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Talc, Ceresin, Dextrin Palmitate, Microcrystalline Wax, Disteardimonium Hectorite, CI 77499, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Propylene Carbonate, Silica, Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Nylon-66, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Glyceryl Caprylate, CI 77891, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Water, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Lactobacillus/Soybean Extract Ferment Filtrate
Water
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicUrtica Dioica Extract
Astringent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17
Skin Conditioning
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Beeswax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Glycerin, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Zea Mays Starch, Xanthan Gum, Arginine, Phenethyl Alcohol, Biotin, Urtica Dioica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Benzoic Acid, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17, 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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Ci 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.
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 CaprylateWater. 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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