What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Perlite
Absorbent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyacrylamide
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Salicylic Acid
Masking
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Polygonum Bistorta Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Coerulea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Perlite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Polyacrylamide, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Parfum, Propanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Laureth-7, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Alcohol, Polygonum Bistorta Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Nymphaea Coerulea Flower Extract, CI 17200
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Bentonite
Absorbent
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Isododecane
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100
HumectantMelia Azadirachta Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Kaolin, Bentonite, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Lactic Acid, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Isododecane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100, Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 80, Retinyl Palmitate, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Acrylates Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77491
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 GlycolTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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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