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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingEthylene/Propylene Copolymer
AbrasiveEthylhexyl Olivate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Diisostearyl Malate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Persea Gratissima Oil, CI 77891, 1,2-Hexanediol, CI 77007, CI 77491, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingPEG-150 Distearate
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingTocopherol
AntioxidantHylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
StabilisingPotassium Laurate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantDisodium EDTA
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, PEG-150 Distearate, Polysorbate 80, Tocopherol, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Potassium Laurate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium EDTA, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 16035, CI 19140
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 Ethylhexylglycerin