What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Abrasive
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
Emollient
Shorea Robusta Resin
TonicOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1
Humectant
Cellulose
AbsorbentPectin
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Glycerin, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Shorea Robusta Resin, Octyldodecanol, Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1, Cellulose, Pectin, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Xanthan Gum, Aminomethyl Propanol, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Tromethamine
BufferingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Laureth-21
CleansingPvp
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Methylglucamine
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Neofinetia Falcata Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Iron Oxides
Water, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer, Alcohol Denat., Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Stearic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Tromethamine, Palmitic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Laureth-21, Pvp, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Methylglucamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Panthenol, Neofinetia Falcata Callus Culture Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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!
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
