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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButane
Vp/Va Copolymer
Propane
Isobutane
Polyquaternium-11
Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-10
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Butane, Vp/Va Copolymer, Propane, Isobutane, Polyquaternium-11, Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Polyquaternium-10, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Laureth-4, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningIsobutane
Vp/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer
Propane
Polyquaternium-46
Steareth-21
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate/Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Copolymer
Parfum
Masking
Tapioca Starch
PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Isobutane, Vp/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer, Propane, Polyquaternium-46, Steareth-21, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate/Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Copolymer, Parfum, Tapioca Starch, PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is a low-molecular weight gas using as a propellant in foams, sprays, and mousses.
It is not intended to interact with skin in a meaningful way as it evaporates almost immediately after dispensing and only leaving behind the actual product formula.
If it does somehow make it onto your skin, it is chemically inert and does not penetrate or get absorbed into skin. Safety assessments note that adverse skin reactions to this ingredient are uncommon.
Learn more about IsobutanePEG-12 Dimethicone is a type of water-soluble silicone. It has skin conditioning and hydrating properties.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient's stability is decreased by strong acid or alkali.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Polysorbate 20 is a gentle, water-soluble emulsifier and mild surfactant. It stops oil and water from separating to keep your formulas blended and stable.
It also acts as a mild penetration enhancer by helping active ingredients absorb slightly better.
The common safety discussion around this ingredient involves a manufacturing byproduct called 1,4-dioxane.
Trace amounts can form during production but the EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has concluded that levels at/below 10 ppm in finished products are safe (commercial products consistently fall within acceptable margins).
True allergic reactions are uncommon and the CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be safe as used in cosmetics.
Because it is derived from lauric acid, it may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Propane is a gas derived from petroleum and natural gas. In cosmetics, its only used as an aerosol propellant (it pushes your product out of the can when you press the nozzle).
That's why you'll find it in hair sprays, dry shampoos, deodorants, mousses, shaving foams, and sunscreen sprays.
It is volatile, meaning it only remains on skin for less than 10 seconds before evaporating. It doesn't really linger long enough on skin to act as a skincare ingredient in any meaningful way.
Hairspray concentrations are between 6-17%.
The CIR Expert Panel concluded it to be safe as a cosmetic ingredient under present concentration and usage.
Learn more about PropaneWater. 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!
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