What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningRhus Verniciflua Peel Cera
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingOryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingVp/Eicosene Copolymer
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Shorea Robusta Resin
TonicHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Nitrate
SoothingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Cera, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Butylene Glycol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Aminomethyl Propanol, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Shorea Robusta Resin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Nitrate, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters
Emulsion Stabilising
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Polybutene
Silica
Abrasive
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Aminomethyl Propanediol
BufferingTri (Polyglyceryl-3/Lauryl) Hydrogenated Trilinoleate
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Vp/Va Copolymer
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-10
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Alcohol Denat., Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Synthetic Beeswax, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Acacia Senegal Gum, Palmitic Acid, Hydrated Silica, Stearic Acid, Polybutene, Silica, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Tri (Polyglyceryl-3/Lauryl) Hydrogenated Trilinoleate, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Glycerin, Vp/Va Copolymer, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Dehydroacetate, 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.
Ci 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.
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 WaxEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlyceryl Stearate Se is a self-emulsifying (SE) form of glyceryl stearate. Self-emusifying means this ingredient automatically blends with water. It is an emulsifier, emollient, and cleansing agent.
As an emulsifier, Glyceryl Stearate Se prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It is also a surfactant, meaning it helps cleanse the skin. Surfactants help gather oil, dirt, and other pollutants so they may be rinsed away easily.
Emollients help your skin stay smooth and soft. It does so by creating a film on top of the skin that helps trap moisture in.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate SePalmitic 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 AcidPhenoxyethanol 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.
This ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.
It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.
Stearic 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!
Learn more about Water
