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Butyl Acetate
MaskingEthyl Acetate
Perfuming
Nitrocellulose
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
Masking
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingAdipic Acid
BufferingAcrylates Copolymer
Benzophenone-1
UV Absorber
Etocrylene
UV AbsorberTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Stearalkonium Bentonite
Gel FormingCalcium Pantothenate
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Diacetone Alcohol
MaskingCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Isopropyl Alcohol, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Adipic Acid, Acrylates Copolymer, Benzophenone-1, Etocrylene, Titanium Dioxide, Citric Acid, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Calcium Pantothenate, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Diacetone Alcohol, CI 19140, Iron Oxides
Butyl Acetate
MaskingEthyl Acetate
Perfuming
Nitrocellulose
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
Masking
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Hydroxybutyric Acid/Hydroxypentanoic Acid Copolymer
Abrasive
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingAdipic Acid/Fumaric Acid/Tricyclodecane Dimethanol Copolymer
Benzophenone-1
UV Absorber
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantButyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Isopropyl Alcohol, Hydroxybutyric Acid/Hydroxypentanoic Acid Copolymer, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Adipic Acid/Fumaric Acid/Tricyclodecane Dimethanol Copolymer, Benzophenone-1, Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 77891, CI 15850
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate is a fragrance.
We don't have a description for Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer yet.
Benzophenone-1 absorbs UV.
We don't have a description for Butyl Acetate yet.
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthyl Acetate is a fragrance.
Isopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.
This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Isopropyl AlcoholWe don't have a description for Nitrocellulose yet.
Stearalkonium Hectorite is a clay-derived ingredient used to thicken a product and help create a gel-like texture.
