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Water
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Paraffin
Perfuming
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Polybutene
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningCera Alba
Emollient
Polyacrylate-21
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters
Emulsion Stabilising
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Polybutene
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Aminomethyl Propanediol
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Trideceth-6 Phosphate
EmulsifyingVaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cera Alba, Polyacrylate-21, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Polybutene, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Stearyl Alcohol, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Acacia Senegal Gum, Butylene Glycol, Aminomethyl Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Trideceth-6 Phosphate, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, CI 77499
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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.
Acacia Senegal Gum has skin soothing, thickening, and formulation stabilizing properties. It comes from the Acacia tree that is native to sub-Saharan Africa.
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 GlycolCi 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax is wax from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It has moisturizing properties due to its polysaccharides and omega-3 fatty acids content.
This ingredient is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.
Palmitic 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.
Interestingly, topically applied Palmitic Acid can be elongated into longer chain fatty acids and ceramides. A 2019 study found low levels of Palmitic Acid lead to slower development of cells, suggesting it plays a role in keeping your skin's renewal process on track.
The CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) panel determined it safe as used in cosmetics at concentrations up to 13%. It is non-irritating and non-sensitizing in clinical studies.
The culprit behind fungal acne, the Malassezia yeast, feeds on fatty acids with carbon chain lengths between C11-C24. Palmitic Acid, at C16, falls right into that sweet spot.
In vitro studies have shown that Palmitic Acid is one of the fatty acids that induce rapid Malassezia growth in lab settings.
It's worth noting that what feeds yeast in a lab doesn't necessarily feed it on your face since formulation and your skin's chemistry play a bigger role.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidPolybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.
It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.
Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.
Learn more about PolybuteneStearic Acid is a fatty acid that is already found in your skin. It's one of the free fatty acids that works alongside ceramides and cholesterols to maintain your barrier.
In cosmetics, it is a multitasker:
Safety-wise, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded it to be safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Free stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWe don't have a description for Vp/Eicosene 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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