What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCera Alba
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Cera
EmollientAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingCopernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Cera
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Galactoarabinan
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Grandis Peel Extract
Astringent
Naringenin
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Hesperidin
EmollientCitrus Reticulata Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cera Alba, Pentylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera, Acacia Senegal Gum, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Stearic Acid, Propanediol, Palmitic Acid, Oryza Sativa Cera, Glycerin, Aminomethyl Propanol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Galactoarabinan, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Extract, Naringenin, Ascorbic Acid, Hesperidin, Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cera alba is beeswax, or the wax used by bees to make honeycombs. It is a texture-enhancer and emollient. A study from 2003 found beeswax to be a stronger emollient than ingredients such as petroleum jelly.
As an emollient, beeswax helps hydrate the skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in.
Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating. This helps create consistent texture.
The structure of beeswax is mainly long-chain alcohols and the esters of fatty acids.
There are three types of beeswax: yellow, white, and absolute. Yellow is pure beeswax taken from the honeycomb. White beeswax is created by filtering or bleaching yellow beeswax. Absolute beeswax is created by treating beeswax with alcohol. Beeswax used in cosmetics are purified.
Beeswax has been used throughout history and even in prehistoric times. Some common uses for beeswax still used today are making candles, as a waterproofing agent, and polish for leather.
Learn more about Cera AlbaCi 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
This ingredient comes from a palm tree native to Brazil. This ingredient is used to thicken texture and leaves behind a film when applied.
We don't have a description for Galactoarabinan yet.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWe don't have a description for Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera yet.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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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