What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cucumis Sativus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Paraffinum Liquidum, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Triethylhexanoin, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Polyethylene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cucumis Sativus Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is a fatty acid ester.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Palmitate
