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Aluminum Zirconium Trichlorohydrex Gly 16%
AstringentDimethicone
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
C15-19 Alkane
SolventDiheptyl Succinate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialWater
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Parfum
Masking
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningBalanites Aegyptiaca Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Aluminum Zirconium Trichlorohydrex Gly 16%, Dimethicone, Stearyl Alcohol, C15-19 Alkane, Diheptyl Succinate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Water, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Silica, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Parfum, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Balanites Aegyptiaca Kernel Oil, Myristyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citronellol, Coumarin, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
We don't have a description for Aluminum Zirconium Trichlorohydrex Gly yet.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. It is a primary fatty alcohol with a chain length above 12 carbons. A study from 2019 show Malassezia can feed on fatty alcohols in this range, so it may trigger fungal acne in those prone to it.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholHydrogenated Castor Oil (aka "castor wax") is what you get when castor oil is turned into a wax.
Its dominant fatty acid is ricinoleic acid, giving it both emollient and mild humectant properties.
According to EU CosIng, this ingredient helps soften skin, keep oil and water stay mixed, and thickens products.
Hydrogenated castor oil at 30% did not trigger a positive patch-test reaction and is well-tolerated.
Since this ingredient is based on an 18-carbon fatty acid, it falls into the chain-length range that Malassezia can feed on and may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Castor OilSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaStearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Fatty alcohols are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent (ethanol) alcohols.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. It is a primary fatty alcohol with a chain length above 12 carbons. A study from 2019 show Malassezia can feed on fatty alcohols in this range, so it may trigger fungal acne in those prone to it.
Learn more about Stearyl Alcohol
