What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Polyurethane-35
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-200 Glyceryl Stearate
Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Ethylene/Va Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Allyl Stearate/Va Copolymer
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Paraffin
Perfuming
Aminomethyl Propanediol
BufferingPolyvinyl Laurate
Propylene Carbonate
SolventVp/Eicosene Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMethylparaben
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Disodium EDTA
Rayon
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Laureth-21
CleansingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Tetrasodium EDTA
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Kaolin
Abrasive
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Abrasive
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77266
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isododecane, Propylene Glycol, Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Polyurethane-35, Beeswax, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-200 Glyceryl Stearate, Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Ethylene/Va Copolymer, Alcohol Denat., Allyl Stearate/Va Copolymer, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Paraffin, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Polyvinyl Laurate, Propylene Carbonate, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Methylparaben, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Xanthan Gum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Disodium EDTA, Rayon, Myristic Acid, Laureth-21, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Silica, Tetrasodium EDTA, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Kaolin, Potassium Sorbate, Phenylpropanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Synthetic Beeswax, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Carbomer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Panthenol, Tin Oxide, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, CI 77288, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77266, CI 77007, CI 77891, CI 77742, Mica, CI 75470, CI 77510
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffin
Perfuming
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantStearyl Stearate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hectorite
AbsorbentSimethicone
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicPantolactone
Humectant
Cellulose
Absorbent
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Dextran
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
AstringentTocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Paraffin, Stearic Acid, Pvp, Cetyl Alcohol, Cera Microcristallina, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Arginine, Polysorbate 20, Propylene Glycol, 2,3-Butanediol, Stearyl Stearate, Synthetic Wax, Panthenol, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Hectorite, Simethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Biotin, Pantolactone, Cellulose, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Ceramide Ng, Dextran, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Tocopherol, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77007
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl 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 or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholThis pigment is called Ultramarine blue lazurite. It gives a saturated blue color, but can be used to create other colors as well.
According to the manufacturer, it is usually made from kaolin, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sulfur, and charcoal.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491CI 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created CI 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 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.
Panthenol 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 created from petroleum. The term 'paraffin' can also refer to either
petroleum jelly or mineral oil.
It has natural occlusive properties which can worsen oily skin. Due to its petrolatum base, this ingredient is not fungal-acne safe.
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 GlycolStearic Acid is a fatty acid that is already found in your skin. It's one of the free fatty acids that works alongside ceramides and cholesterols to maintain your barrier.
In cosmetics, it is a multitasker:
Safety-wise, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded it to be safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Free stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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
