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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLaureth-21
CleansingMethylglucamine
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer, Alcohol Denat., Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Stearic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laureth-21, Methylglucamine, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Pvp, Tocopherol, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77499, CI 77007
Water
Skin ConditioningAcrylates Copolymer
Iron Oxides
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Triethanolamine
BufferingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
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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.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax comes from a palm tree native to Brazil; another name for this ingredient is Carnauba Wax.
This ingredient is used to thicken texture and also leaves behind a film when applied.
Fun fact: This wax has the highest melting point of all natural waxes and low solubility.
Learn more about Copernicia Cerifera WaxGlyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive.
Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water stay mixed so your formula stays nicely blended and uniform in texture.
This ingredient is typically used in concentrations between 1-10%. Studies have found it to be non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic, and non-photoallergenic.
A close cousin of this ingredient is Glyceryl Stearate SE ("self-emulsifying"). This just has a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate added so it can emulsify without a co-emulsifier.
Since this ingredient is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast can potentially metabolize within the C11-C24 range.
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid that is already found in your skin. It's one of the free fatty acids that works alongside ceramides and cholesterols to maintain your barrier.
In cosmetics, it is a multitasker:
Safety-wise, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded it to be safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Free stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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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