What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Kaolin
Abrasive
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Laneth-40
CleansingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Cleansing
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingCera Alba
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Methylparaben
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantUltramarines
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantChromium Hydroxide Green
CI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77266
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Kaolin, Pvp, Water, Propylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glyceryl Stearate, Laneth-40, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Cera Microcristallina, Cera Alba, Cetyl Alcohol, Paraffinum Liquidum, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, BHT, Tocopherol, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, Ultramarines, CI 77007, Chromium Hydroxide Green, CI 77289, CI 75470, CI 77510, CI 77163, CI 77266, CI 77742, CI 16035
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylparaben is a preservative, is a paraben, and is not reef safe.
Methylparaben 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 MethylparabenPhenoxyethanol 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.
Propylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolPropylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben with antifungal and antimicrobial properties.
This ingredient can be naturally found in plants and insects, but most of it is synthetically manufactured for human use. In cosmetics, it is usually created by reacting para-aminobenzoic acid and propanol (an alcohol).
You can usually find this ingredient in water-based products.
Parabens have come under controversy due to the claim they are hormone disruptors. Studies show conflicting results. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Propylparaben is commonly found in food, medicine, and cosmetics.
Learn more about PropylparabenWater. 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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