What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffin
Skin ConditioningCopernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingCera Alba
Emollient
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Tdi/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
Sodium Polymethacrylate
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingNylon-12
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-1
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Paraffin, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Steareth-2, Cera Alba, Acacia Senegal Gum, Alcohol Denat., Cetyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone, Tdi/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Sodium Polymethacrylate, Silica, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Nylon-12, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-1, Sodium Dehydroacetate, CI 77007, CI 77491, CI 77499, Mica
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
Paraffin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingAminomethyl Propanediol
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Centifolia Flower Wax
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Wax
MaskingSucrose Stearate
EmollientSphinganine
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Laureth-21
CleansingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Sodium Stearate
CleansingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingWater, CI 77499, Synthetic Beeswax, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer, Paraffin, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Pvp, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Phenoxyethanol, Cera Microcristallina, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Panthenol, Rosa Centifolia Flower Wax, Rosa Damascena Flower Wax, Sucrose Stearate, Sphinganine, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Laureth-21, Potassium Sorbate, Synthetic Wax, Sodium Stearate, Hexylene Glycol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 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.
This ingredient comes from a palm tree native to Brazil. This ingredient is used to thicken texture and leaves behind a film when applied.
Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcellulosePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolParaffin is a solid wax that pulls its weight as an emollient, occlusive, and consistency-booster.
It softens skin and lays down a protective film to slow water loss and gives products a stable body and structure.
The cosmetic grade stuff is highly refined with a solid safety record. The CIR Expert Panel has repeatedly reaffirmed this ingredient to be safe in current practices of use and concentration.
The worry about carcinogenic compounds only applies to industrial grades, not the purified version used in skincare.
Despite its reputation, the highly reformed form is non-comedogenic and doesn't penetrate deeply into skin.
The good news for fungal-acne prone folks: the Malassezia yeast feeds on fatty acids and lipids and paraffin doesn't contain any of these (so there's nothing for the yeast to metabolize). This ingredient is considered fungal acne safe.
Learn more about ParaffinWater. 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
