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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientParfum
Masking
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Alanine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide Copper Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl Myristate, Synthetic Wax, Triethylhexanoin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Parfum, Trihydroxystearin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Water, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Collagen Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Gluconolactone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Alanine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide Copper Hcl, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-11, Hexapeptide-9, Nonapeptide-1
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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.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is a fatty acid ester.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinSynthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
It has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Learn more about Synthetic Wax
