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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
C18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Polyisobutene
Isododecane
EmollientVp/Va Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Ethyl Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters
Emulsifying
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTriethanolamine
BufferingTrisodium EDTA
Disodium Cetyl Phenyl Ether Disulfonate
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Iron Oxides
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Water, Beeswax, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Stearic Acid, Alcohol Denat., Polyisobutene, Isododecane, Vp/Va Copolymer, Glycerin, Silica, Ethyl Trisiloxane, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Myristic Acid, Isostearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Triethanolamine, Trisodium EDTA, Disodium Cetyl Phenyl Ether Disulfonate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Parfum, Iron Oxides, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Paraffin
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate-21
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingPropanediol
Solvent
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolyvinyl Alcohol
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-10
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylene Carbonate
SolventDisodium EDTA
Trideceth-6 Phosphate
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingStearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningSimethicone
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPEG-6 Stearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Acetate
BufferingSodium Chloride
MaskingPEG-32
HumectantSodium Benzoate
Masking
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glyceryl Stearate, Paraffin, Polyacrylate-21, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Palmitic Acid, Triethanolamine, Propanediol, Stearic Acid, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Polyquaternium-10, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Carbonate, Disodium EDTA, Trideceth-6 Phosphate, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Simethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, PEG-6 Stearate, Sodium Acetate, Sodium Chloride, PEG-32, Sodium Benzoate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sorbic Acid, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Copernicia 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 WaxGlyceryl 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 StearatePhenoxyethanol 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 AcidTriethanolamine (TEA) is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
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Learn more about TriethanolamineWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
