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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Sea Silt
Skin ConditioningCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
Bentonite
Absorbent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Citric Acid
Buffering
Etidronic Acid
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMenthol
Masking
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingMusa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Coumarin
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Isoamyl Laurate, Sea Silt, Cetrimonium Chloride, Propanediol, Bentonite, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Citric Acid, Etidronic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Menthol, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Parfum, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Coumarin
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Brassica Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Brassicyl Valinate Esylate
EmollientCarrageenan
Arginine
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningMenthyl Lactate
MaskingPlantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingCalcium Gluconate
HumectantPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Glycolate
BufferingSodium Formate
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Brassica Alcohol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Charcoal Powder, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Biotin, Mentha Piperita Oil, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Brassicyl Valinate Esylate, Carrageenan, Arginine, Panthenol, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citric Acid, Sodium PCA, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Menthyl Lactate, Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract, Potassium Hydroxide, Calcium Gluconate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Glycolate, Sodium Formate, Sodium Hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene
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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.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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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