What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder
Abrasive
Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
CI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder, Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Metabisulfite, CI 73360
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Paraffin
Skin Conditioning
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Steareth-21
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMethylparaben
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cipadessa Baccifera Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningBergenia Ligulata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Propylparaben
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Imidazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Water, Propylene Glycol, Paraffinum Liquidum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Paraffin, Steareth-2, Cetyl Alcohol, Steareth-21, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetearyl Alcohol, Petrolatum, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Xanthan Gum, Methylparaben, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cipadessa Baccifera Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Bergenia Ligulata Root Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Propylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Imidazolidinyl Urea
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTATocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.
Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.
It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.
One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.
Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.
Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.
The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.
Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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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