What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Steareth-21
CleansingPEG-20
HumectantDimethicone
Emollient
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Lecithin
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethanolamine
BufferingBHT
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Water, Paraffinum Liquidum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Glycol, Steareth-2, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Steareth-21, PEG-20, Dimethicone, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Stearyl Alcohol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, BHT, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridePhenoxyethanol 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.
Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
Learn more about TriethanolamineWater. 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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