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Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Dihydroxymethylsilylpropoxy Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Casein
Skin ConditioningIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Maltitol
HumectantArginine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Serine
Masking
Threonine
Valine
MaskingAlanine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
PCA
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSorbitol
Humectant
PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Isopentyldiol, Glycine Soja Sterols, Dihydroxymethylsilylpropoxy Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Casein, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Maltitol, Arginine, Glycine, Aspartic Acid, Serine, Threonine, Valine, Alanine, Proline, Phenylalanine, Isoleucine, Histidine, PCA, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Sorbitol, PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether, Phenyl Trimethicone, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSteartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningAmodimethicone
Methylparaben
Preservative
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Propylparaben
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPhellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Quaternium-33
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCeramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ag
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Hydrolyzed Linseed Seed
HumectantCrataegus Monogyna Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialMethyl Carboxymethylphenyl Aminocarboxypropylphosphonate
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Peucedanum Japonicum Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Achillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingVaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract
AstringentCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Steartrimonium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Methylparaben, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Propylparaben, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Sodium Citrate, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Arginine, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Beeswax, Quaternium-33, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Alcohol Denat., Phytosterols, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Keratin, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Ag, Ceramide NP, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Linseed Seed, Crataegus Monogyna Fruit Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Methyl Carboxymethylphenyl Aminocarboxypropylphosphonate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Peucedanum Japonicum Leaf/Stem Extract, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Ceramide EOP, Isopropyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineButylene 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 GlycolCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
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.
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. Stay hydrated!
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