What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Polysorbate 85
Emulsifying
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientGarnet Powder
Abrasive
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCharcoal Powder
Abrasive
Poly(Dipropyleneglycol Adipate)
Chromium Oxide Greens
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Illite
Abrasive
Montmorillonite
Absorbent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Triethylhexanoin, Synthetic Wax, Polysorbate 85, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Garnet Powder, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Water, Charcoal Powder, Poly(Dipropyleneglycol Adipate), Chromium Oxide Greens, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Illite, Montmorillonite, 1,2-Hexanediol
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Soy Polyglycerides
Skin ConditioningC15-23 Alkane
SolventGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Garcinia Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
CI 26100
Cosmetic ColorantArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Water, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soy Polyglycerides, C15-23 Alkane, Glyceryl Stearate, Silica, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Synthetic Wax, Tocopheryl Acetate, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Coco-Glucoside, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 26100, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
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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.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is a fatty acid ester.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitatePentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateSynthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
It has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxWater. 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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