What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPvp
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/Hydroxyesters Acrylates Copolymer
Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Pvp, Acrylates/Hydroxyesters Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycerin, Parfum, DMDM Hydantoin, Panthenol, Sodium Benzoate, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, CI 60730
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Ethylamine Oxide Methacrylate Copolymer
Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer
Water, Alcohol Denat., Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Ethylamine Oxide Methacrylate Copolymer, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Aminomethyl Propanol, Panthenol, Gluconic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Caffeine
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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.
Aminomethyl Propanol is used to adjust the pH of products. It is also used as a base to create other organic compounds. Having a balanced pH is important for protecting your skin.
Aminomethyl propanol is safe to use in cosmetics up to 1%. It is soluble in water.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is an emulsifier derived from castor oil.
As an emulsifying agent, it helps other ingredients like fragrances and fat-soluble vitamins dissolve cohesively.
Due to its large molecule size, it doesn't penetrate beyond the skin's surface.
This ingredient has a solid regulatory track record; the CIR Expert Panel first concluded it was safe for use in cosmetics at concentrations up to 100% in 1997. A 2012 reassessment reaffirmed that finding. Safety studies have also found no irritation or evidence of toxicity.
A 2019 study did find this ingredient to grow Malassezia, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilWater. 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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