Mother Of Pearl Bulletproof Set And Protect Continuous Mist Versus Studio Tropik Dreamsetter Satin Setting Spray
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantVp/Va Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeGlycerin
HumectantPEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventMethylpropanediol
SolventChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantHydrogenated Castor Oil
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingBenzophenone-4
UV AbsorberSqualane
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water
MaskingPearl Extract
AntioxidantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingStearic Acid
CleansingCholesterol
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningWater, Propylene Glycol, Trehalose, Vp/Va Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Methylpropanediol, Chlorphenesin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract, Parfum, Benzophenone-4, Squalane, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water, Pearl Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hexylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Cholesterol, Ceramide NP
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventAmp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Glycerin
HumectantMarrubium Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialTetrasodium EDTA
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
BufferingParfum
MaskingPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingWater, Propanediol, Amp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Tetrasodium EDTA, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Citric Acid, Parfum, Polysorbate 20
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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