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Saccharomyces/Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Oil Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientAroma
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Stevioside
MaskingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Saccharomyces/Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Oil Ferment Filtrate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Aroma, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Dehydroacetic Acid, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Stevioside, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, CI 15985, CI 15850, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientDiphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPrunus Avium Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Serotina Fruit Extract
MaskingRaphanus Sativus Root Extract
AstringentMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Aroma
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Prunus Avium Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Dextrin Palmitate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract, Prunus Serotina Fruit Extract, Raphanus Sativus Root Extract, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Water, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aroma
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
The name is slightly confusing. This is because INCI associates aroma with flavor instead of smell.
Here is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:
“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”
INCI shows the only purpose of aroma to be "flavouring".
However, due to regulation differences, some companies may use aroma in place of parfum.
In Canada, this ingredient only has to be listed in concentrations above 1%.
Learn more about AromaBenzyl Alcohol is an aromatic alcohol with several roles: it's a preservative, solvent, and mild fragrance component with a floral scent.
This ingredient has been deemed safe for use in cosmetic formulations at concentrations up to 5%, and up to 10% in hair dyes. You'll typically see 0.5-2% in most rinse-off or leave-on products.
As a preservative, it works by disrupting the membrane of microbial proteins. This helps keep bacteria and fungi from growing in your products.
The sensitization picture is actually quite assuring as well:of nearly 71,000 patients patch tested with benzyl alcohol, only 0.21% showed a positive reaction with most of them being weakly positive.
This led researchers to conclude that benzyl alcohol cannot be regarded as a significant contact allergen.
It is worth noting this ingredient is classified as one of the EU's regulated fragrance allergens and restricted to 1% in finished products.
Labels must also declare it in concentrations above 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01% in rinse-off products.
At concentrations around 5%, localized redness and itching can appear as a direct irritant response and not as a true allergic reaction.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholDehydroacetic Acid is a synthetic preservative that keeps your products safe from microbes.
As an organic acid, it penetrates microbial cell walls and disrupts cellular metabolism. This makes it effective against bacteria, yeast, and mold.
It is effective at low concentrations (<0.6%). Clinical studies have found it to be non-irritating, non-sensitizing, and non-photosensitizing.
Learn more about Dehydroacetic AcidWe don't have a description for Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer yet.
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate is a plant-derived emulsifier and pigment-dispersing agent with a non-sticky skin feel.
It helps products glide on smoothly and prevents oil and water from separating in a formula, making it suitable for sunscreen and makeup formulations.
The EU inventory of cosmetics has no use restrictions on this ingredient and it is considered well-tolerated.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is derived from isostearic acid.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-2 TriisostearateThis silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl SilylateJojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fungal acne: The Malassezia yeast is known to metabolize fatty acids in the C11-24 range and jojoba's dominant fatty acid components fall into this range. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilWater. 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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