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Water
Skin ConditioningParaffin
Perfuming
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Polybutene
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Stearyl Stearate
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTropolone
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Paraffin, Glyceryl Stearate, Synthetic Beeswax, Stearic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Palmitic Acid, Polybutene, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Ozokerite, Aminomethyl Propanol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Stearyl Stearate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tropolone, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Acrylates Copolymer
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Stearyl Stearate
Emollient
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Galactoarabinan
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningLaureth-21
CleansingBHT
Antioxidant
Water, CI 77499, Cera Microcristallina, Stearic Acid, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Glyceryl Stearate, Acrylates Copolymer, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Butylene Glycol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Stearyl Stearate, CI 77007, Aminomethyl Propanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Galactoarabinan, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Laureth-21, BHT
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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.
Aminomethyl Propanol is used to adjust the pH of products. It is also used as a base to create other organic compounds. Having a balanced pH is important for protecting your skin.
Aminomethyl propanol is safe to use in cosmetics up to 1%. It is soluble in water.
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 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.
Glyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive.
Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water stay mixed so your formula stays nicely blended and uniform in texture.
This ingredient is typically used in concentrations between 1-10%. Studies have found it to be non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic, and non-photoallergenic.
A close cousin of this ingredient is Glyceryl Stearate SE ("self-emulsifying"). This just has a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate added so it can emulsify without a co-emulsifier.
Since this ingredient is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast can potentially metabolize within the C11-C24 range.
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateHydrogenated Vegetable Oil is created by adding hydrogen to vegetable oil in order to give it more stability. This process also raises the melting point of vegetable oil. In cosmetics, it is an emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
The term "Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil" is an umbrella term and can refer to a variety of vegetable oils and blends of: sunflower oil, soybean oil, olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, and more.
Due to the differences in vegetables, the benefits may vary.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Vegetable OilPhenoxyethanol 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.
Stearic 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 AcidStearyl Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
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!
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