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Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Myristate
CleansingPotassium Myristate
EmulsifyingSodium Laurate
CleansingPotassium Laurate
EmulsifyingSodium Palmitate
CleansingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Potassium Palmitate
EmulsifyingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melothria Heterophylla Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Swertia Japonica Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Malic Acid
Buffering
PEG-9m
Emulsion StabilisingPolyquaternium-10
Polyquaternium-7
Sodium Chloride
MaskingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Talc
Abrasive
Tetrasodium Etidronate
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Glycol, Water, Sodium Myristate, Potassium Myristate, Sodium Laurate, Potassium Laurate, Sodium Palmitate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Potassium Palmitate, Lauric Acid, Glycerin, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Melothria Heterophylla Root Extract, Polyquaternium-51, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Swertia Japonica Extract, Tocopherol, Alcohol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Lauroyl Lysine, Malic Acid, PEG-9m, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Chloride, Stearic Acid, Talc, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, CI 77492, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Glycylglycine
PEG-32
HumectantPEG-6
HumectantSodium Methyl Myristoyl Taurate
CleansingSaccharomyces/Lentil Seed Ferment Extract
Emollient
Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Glycylglycine, PEG-32, PEG-6, Sodium Methyl Myristoyl Taurate, Saccharomyces/Lentil Seed Ferment Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Titanium Dioxide
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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.
We don't have a description for Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract yet.
Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLauric Acid is a saturated fatty acid naturally found in coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and even breast milk.
In cosmetics, it is an:
Lab studies have found that lauric acid is surprisingly good at killing acne-causing bacteria. However, these tests were done on bacteria in a petri dish and not on real skin, so we can't say for certain it works the same in a formulation on a real face.
The comedogenic rating of 4 comes from the 1972 rabbit ear model using undiluted ingredients. Comedogenicity is highly individual and one comedogenic ingredient cannot predict how a formula will behave on skin.
This ingredient is not fungal acne safe and research has confirmed Malassezia can use it as a food source.
Learn more about Lauric AcidParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateStearic Acid is a fatty acid that is already found in your skin. It's one of the free fatty acids that works alongside ceramides and cholesterols to maintain your barrier.
In cosmetics, it is a multitasker:
Safety-wise, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded it to be safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Free stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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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