What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera
EmollientDecyl Cocoate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyamide-8
EmollientOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Salvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pachyrhizus Erosus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Paraffinum Liquidum, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera, Decyl Cocoate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyamide-8, Ozokerite, Water, BHT, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Pachyrhizus Erosus Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPolyethylene
Abrasive
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water
Skin ConditioningOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Rosa Canina Flower Extract
AstringentTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Triethylene Glycol
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Isododecane, Hexylene Glycol, Polyethylene, Trihydroxystearin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Water, Ozokerite, Propylene Glycol, Parfum, Rosa Canina Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Niacinamide, Triethylene Glycol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly.
You'll likely find this ingredient in sunscreen, as it is often used to mix UV-blocking ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone.
It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Due to its high fatty acid content, it may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateOzokerite is a naturally occuring mineral wax. In cosmetics, ozokerite is used as a texture enhancer.
Ceresin wax is derived from this ingredient.
The melting point of ozokerite is 58-100 C.
Ozokerite is found all over the world including Scotland, the US, and India.
Learn more about OzokeritePeg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate comes from Isostearic Acid and glycerin.
It is an emollient, emulsifier, and gentle cleanser. As an emollient, it helps trap moisture to keep skin soft and hydrated. Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating.
This ingredient is common in oil-based products. This is because it helps oil-ingredients be easily washed away without leaving a residue.
Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-20 Glyceryl TriisostearatePhenoxyethanol 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.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
