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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acrylates Copolymer
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Candelilla Cera
Emollient
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Propanediol
Solvent
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Polybutene
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Arginine
Masking
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningStearyl Stearate
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium Deceth-6 Sulfosuccinate
CleansingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Simethicone
Emollient
Laureth-30
CleansingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Glycerin
Humectant
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Candelilla Cera, Sucrose Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Propanediol, C10-18 Triglycerides, Lecithin, Polybutene, Cera Microcristallina, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Oleic Acid, Alcohol Denat., Stearic Acid, Arginine, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Stearyl Stearate, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Deceth-6 Sulfosuccinate, Panthenol, Simethicone, Laureth-30, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Glycerin, Ceramide Ng, Acacia Senegal Gum, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77007
Water
Skin ConditioningCandelilla Cera
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicIron Oxides
Water, Candelilla Cera, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Xanthan Gum, Arginine, Phenethyl Alcohol, Biotin, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineCandelilla Cera isn't fungal acne safe.
This ingredient comes from a palm tree native to Brazil. This ingredient is used to thicken texture and leaves behind a film when applied.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
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