What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDisodium EDTA
PEG-11 Cocamide
Emulsifying
Triethanolamine
BufferingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Di-C12-15 Pareth-8 Phosphate
CleansingDimethicone
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Paraffinum Liquidum, Isopropyl Myristate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, PEG-11 Cocamide, Triethanolamine, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Isohexadecane, Sorbitan Oleate, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Di-C12-15 Pareth-8 Phosphate, Dimethicone, Behenyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Polysorbate 80, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben
Water
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientIsostearyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAMethylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenWater. 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
