What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCopernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Synthetic Beeswax, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Cera Microcristallina, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Aminomethyl Propanol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Oleic Acid, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, Beeswax, Butylene Glycol, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Aminomethyl Propanol, Paraffinum Liquidum, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
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. 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 AcidVP/Hexadecene Copolymer is a synthetic film-forming agent. It has both water and oil loving properties, allowing it to create a flexible, even film on the skin.
This ingredient helps enhance texture, smoothness, and wear resistance in makeup products while reducing tackiness.
Water. 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!
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