What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffin
Perfuming
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Steareth-20
CleansingBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Sodium Polymethacrylate
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Arginine
Masking
Polysorbate 21
Emulsifying
Poloxamer 188
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-10
Silica
Abrasive
Simethicone
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Methylsilanol/Silicate Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingPotassium Chloride
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Paraffin, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Steareth-20, Beeswax, Acacia Senegal Gum, Alcohol Denat., Steareth-2, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Madecassoside, Sodium Polymethacrylate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate, Phenethyl Alcohol, PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone, Arginine, Polysorbate 21, Poloxamer 188, Polyquaternium-10, Silica, Simethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Methylsilanol/Silicate Crosspolymer, Citric Acid, Potassium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 75470, CI 77007, CI 77891, CI 77510, Mica
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Silica
Abrasive
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Dibehenate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Carrageenan
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingTribehenin
Emollient
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acacia Senegal Gum has skin soothing, thickening, and formulation stabilizing properties. It comes from the Acacia tree that is native to sub-Saharan Africa.
Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees to build their honeycomb.
Because it forms a protective layer on your skin, it can help lock in moisture and reduce water loss. It is also widely used as a thickener and emulsifier in lip balms and lotions. Research suggests beeswax containing moisturizers can support skin barrier integrity.
In comedogenic testing, Beeswax scored a 0-2, which is on the low end. Whether or not a product clogs your pores really comes down to the formula as a whole (not any single ingredient on its own).
Cera Alba is the white, bleached form of this ingredient.
Just so you know, beeswax is not vegan since it is animal-derived. It cannot be removed with water, but can be taken off with an oil cleanser.
People with a known Propolis allergy also report to have reactions from beeswax.
Learn more about BeeswaxCi 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.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaWater. 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
