What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingVp/Va Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Paraffin
Perfuming
Oleth-3
Emulsifying
Oleth-5
Emulsifying
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingGlycol Stearate
Emollient
Oleth-20
CleansingPEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
Oleth-10 Phosphate
Oleth-3 Phosphate
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
PEG-90m
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Achillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingAlthaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hypericum Perforatum Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingThymus Serpyllum Extract
Skin ConditioningTussilago Farfara Flower Extract
AstringentUrtica Dioica Extract
AstringentCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLaurtrimonium Chloride
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Citral
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Microcrystalline Wax, Ozokerite, Vp/Va Copolymer, Glycerin, Isopropyl Myristate, Paraffin, Oleth-3, Oleth-5, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Glycol Stearate, Oleth-20, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Oleth-10 Phosphate, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Parfum, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG-90m, Phenoxyethanol, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Thymus Serpyllum Extract, Tussilago Farfara Flower Extract, Urtica Dioica Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Panthenol, Sodium Benzoate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laurtrimonium Chloride, Silica, Citral, Tocopherol, BHT, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Oleth-20
CleansingOleth-3
Emulsifying
Oleth-5
Emulsifying
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Oleth-10 Phosphate
Oleth-3 Phosphate
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
Triethanolamine
BufferingVp/Va Copolymer
PEG-45m
HumectantBenzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Extracts
CI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPropylparaben
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingWater, Propylene Glycol, Ozokerite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oleth-20, Oleth-3, Oleth-5, Isopropyl Myristate, Oleth-10 Phosphate, Oleth-3 Phosphate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Triethanolamine, Vp/Va Copolymer, PEG-45m, Benzophenone-4, Extracts, CI 60730, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Microcrystalline Wax, Phenyl Trimethicone, Diazolidinyl Urea, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Pvp, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Parfum, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinIsopropyl Myristate is an emollient, thickening agent, and texture enhancer. It is created from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid.
It is used to help other ingredients be better absorbed. It is also an emollient and may help soften and hydrate the skin.
The comedogenic rating of this ingredient depends on the concentration. Lower amounts results in a lower rating.
Isopropyl Myristate may not be fungal acne safe. It can potentially worsen acne prone skin.
Learn more about Isopropyl MyristateMicrocrystalline Wax is derived from petroleum through a de-oiling process, then highly refined and purified before use in cosmetics.
In skincare formulations, it is used to improve texture and create a smooth, even consistency. It also helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating.
We don't have a description for Oleth-10 Phosphate yet.
Oleth-20 comes from oleyl alcohol. It is an emulsifier that helps reduce surface tension of dirt and pollutants to be washed away.
The 20 stands for the average number of ethylene oxide units.
Oleth-3 comes from oleyl alcohol. It is an emulsifier that helps reduce surface tension of dirt and pollutants to be washed away.
The 3 stands for the average number of ethylene oxide units.
Oleth-3 Phosphate is created from phosphoric acid and Oleth-3.
It is used as an emulsifier to prevent ingredients from separating.
Oleth-5 comes from oleyl alcohol. It is an emulsifier that helps reduce surface tension of dirt and pollutants to be washed away.
The 5 stands for the average number of ethylene oxide units.
Ozokerite 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 OzokeriteParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate is an emulsifier, thickener, and mild conditioner.
It's made by esterifying and pentaerythritol with stearic acid, and then attaching 150 units of ethylene oxide to make it water-friendly.
This structure lets it bridge oil and water to prevent ingredients from separating and keep formulas stable. It is also the reason it gives cosmetics a creamy feel without the greasiness.
The CIR Expert Panel has concluded this ingredient to be well-tolerated. Human repeated patch testing on the undiluted version has come back negative for irritation and sensitization. On top of that, its large molecule size makes skin penetration unlikely.
Usage concentration ranges from 5% in rinse-off to 1.8% in leave-on formulas.
Because this ingredient is derived from stearic acid, it may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl TetrastearateThis ingredient is derived from caprylic and capric acids. It is an emulsifier with emollient properties.
According to the manufacturer, it is hydrophilic and soluble in aqueous solutions (water). They also state this ingredient is stable in a medium pH range (~5 - 8).
As an emulsifier, it helps make oils and oil-soluble ingredients more soluble in water.
Learn more about PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesVP/VA Copolymer is a synthetic polymer made by joining two smaller molecules (vinylpyrrolidone and vinyl acetate) into a larger chain.
It is mainly used as a film-former and fixing agent. When a product dries, it creates a thin and flexible layer on the skin, hair, or nails. This film helps hold hairstyles into place, adds a smooth feel to skin, and traps moisture to reduce dryness.
Irritation is rare at normal concentrations and it doesn't penetrate deeply into skin.
Learn more about Vp/Va CopolymerWater. 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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