What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Urea
Buffering
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientTriethanolamine
BufferingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Stearic Acid, Isopropyl Myristate, Propanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Urea, Dimethicone, Glycol Distearate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Stearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Diheptyl Succinate, Triethanolamine, Polysorbate 80, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lactic Acid, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dihydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
HumectantHydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Bran
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Glycol Stearate
Emollient
Stearamide Amp
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentCarbon
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingTapioca Starch
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Methylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Isopropyl Myristate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Petrolatum, Dimethicone, Dihydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Avena Sativa Bran, Parfum, Glycol Stearate, Stearamide Amp, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Carbon, Potassium Hydroxide, Tapioca Starch, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool
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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.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeIsopropyl 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 MyristatePhenoxyethanol 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. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
