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Water
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyacrylamide
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingHoney Extract
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Milk Protein
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingGeraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Isohexadecane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Polysorbate 80, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Chlorphenesin, Laureth-7, Honey Extract, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Hydrolyzed Milk Protein, Glycine, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Citrate, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientBabassu Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientTrideceth-10
CleansingPolyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Water, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Babassu Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Trideceth-10, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Glycerin, Squalane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Chlorphenesin, Allantoin
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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 GlycolThis ingredient is also known as "C13-14 Isoalkane".
C13-14 Isoparaffin is created from petroleum-based mineral oils. It is an emollient and helps thicken a product.
As an emollient, it helps keep the skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in, keeping the skin hydrated.
C13-14 Isoparaffin may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about C13-14 IsoparaffinChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinIsohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.
Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.
Learn more about IsohexadecaneIsononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.
As an emollient, Isononyl Isononanoate helps keep your skin soft and smooth. This is because emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Isononyl Isononanoate helps give products a velvet feel and improves spreadability.
Learn more about Isononyl IsononanoateLaureth-7 is created by the ethoxylation of lauryl alcohol using ethylene oxide. Lauryl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with hydrating properties.
This ingredient is an emulsifier and cleansing ingredient. As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps cleanse the skin by gathering dirt, oil, and pollutants to be rinsed away.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Polyacrylamide is a synthetic polymer. It is used to stabilize products and bind ingredients. When hydrated, Polyacrylamide forms a soft gel.
Polyacrylamide is low-toxicity. If source properly, it is deemed safe to use in cosmetics.
It should be noted the precursor to Polyacrylamide is acrylamide. Acrylamide is a carcinogen. Most reputable sources of Polyacrylamide will screen for residual acrylamide to make sure the count is in a safe range. Acrylamide is not able to be absorbed through the skin.
We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about PolyacrylamideWater. 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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