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CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCeresin
Emulsion StabilisingPolypropylsilsesquioxane
Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Volcanic Ash
Abrasive
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
CI 77499, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Methyl Trimethicone, Polyethylene, Synthetic Wax, Mica, Ceresin, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Volcanic Ash, Ethylhexylglycerin, Kaolin
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Acrylate/Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
CI 77266
Cosmetic ColorantAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Beheneth-30
CleansingAmmonium Acrylates/Methylstyrene/Styrene Copolymer
Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Water, Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, CI 77266, Alcohol, Beheneth-30, Ammonium Acrylates/Methylstyrene/Styrene Copolymer, Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA
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
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, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
