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Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Paraffin
Perfuming
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Paraffinum Liquidum, Cera Microcristallina, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Paraffin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycine Soja Oil, Glycine Soja Sterols, Hexyl Laurate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Persea Gratissima Oil, Propylene Carbonate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Tocopherol, BHT, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Citric Acid
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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.
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