What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Oryza Sativa Cera
Skin ConditioningCera Alba
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Stearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Water, Alcohol Denat., Oryza Sativa Cera, Cera Alba, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Cellulose Gum, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Caffeine, Biotin, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCopernicia Cerifera Wax comes from a palm tree native to Brazil; another name for this ingredient is Carnauba Wax.
This ingredient is used to thicken texture and also leaves behind a film when applied.
Fun fact: This wax has the highest melting point of all natural waxes and low solubility.
Learn more about Copernicia Cerifera WaxPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 Silica
