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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Propylene Glycol
HumectantSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion StabilisingCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Glyceryl Stearate
EmollientPvp
Emulsion StabilisingPolyamide-5
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylic Acid
Emulsion StabilisingPalmitic Acid
EmollientPEG-8 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingStearic Acid
CleansingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentPEG-100 Stearate
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeNylon-12
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-10
PEG-90m
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
MaskingSilica
AbrasiveTocopherol
AntioxidantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Synthetic Beeswax, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Glyceryl Stearate, Pvp, Polyamide-5, Polyacrylic Acid, Palmitic Acid, PEG-8 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Nylon-12, Aminomethyl Propanol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-10, PEG-90m, Sodium Benzoate, Silica, Tocopherol, CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffin
PerfumingPolybutene
Cera Alba
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientPalmitic Acid
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingVp/Eicosene Copolymer
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Aminomethyl Propanediol
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSilica
AbrasiveEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAlgin
MaskingSerine
MaskingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingIron Oxides
Water, Paraffin, Polybutene, Cera Alba, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Acacia Senegal Gum, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Aminomethyl Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Silica, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Chlorphenesin, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Algin, Serine, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Iron Oxides
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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.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax comes from a palm tree native to Brazil; another name for this ingredient is Carnauba Wax.
This ingredient is used to thicken texture and also leaves behind a film when applied.
Fun fact: This wax has the highest melting point of all natural waxes and low solubility.
Learn more about Copernicia Cerifera WaxPalmitic Acid is a fatty acid naturally found in our skin and in many plant and animal sources. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It serves many purposes in skincare, acting as a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, palmitic acid helps soften and smooth the skin by preventing water loss. In cleansers, it helps remove oil and dirt while creating foam.
Its emulsifying properties help stabilize products by keeping water and oil-based ingredients from separating.
This may not be suitable for fungal acne-prone skin, as fatty acids like this can sometimes trigger breakouts in sensitive individuals.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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!
Learn more about Water