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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Oil
EmollientRice Ferment Lees
HumectantGlycosphingolipids
EmollientHydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantPEG-8 Glyceryl Isostearate
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingTocopherol
AntioxidantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexyl Palmitate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Triethylhexanoin, Water, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Rice Ferment Lees, Glycosphingolipids, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Arginine, Glycerin, PEG-8 Glyceryl Isostearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Lysolecithin, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
EmulsifyingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAlcohol
Antimicrobial1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingEthylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Water, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Limonene, 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.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is a fatty acid ester.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateWater. 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