What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningGardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Malva Sylvestris Extract
AstringentJuniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Vp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Polyquaternium-22
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Propanediol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Malva Sylvestris Extract, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Vp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Polyquaternium-22, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Linalyl Acetate, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
Caprylyl 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 or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is an emulsifier derived from castor oil.
As an emulsifying agent, it helps other ingredients like fragrances and fat-soluble vitamins dissolve cohesively.
Due to its large molecule size, it doesn't penetrate beyond the skin's surface.
This ingredient has a solid regulatory track record; the CIR Expert Panel first concluded it was safe for use in cosmetics at concentrations up to 100% in 1997. A 2012 reassessment reaffirmed that finding. Safety studies have also found no irritation or evidence of toxicity.
A 2019 study did find this ingredient to grow Malassezia, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
We don't have a description for Polyquaternium-22 yet.
We don't have a description for PPG-26-Buteth-26 yet.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWe don't have a description for Vp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer 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!
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