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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Sucrose
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Garcinia Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Hydrogenated Soy Polyglycerides
Skin ConditioningC15-23 Alkane
SolventPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil
Emollient
Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSucrose, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Silica, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Coco-Glucoside, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Parfum, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Hydrogenated Soy Polyglycerides, C15-23 Alkane, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil, Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil, Tocopherol, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate
CleansingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Stearate
CleansingParfum
Masking
Punica Granatum Seed Powder
Abrasive
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Tallowate
Cleansing
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Cocoate
Cleansing
Tetrasodium EDTA
Tetrasodium Etidronate
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Hydrated Silica, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Stearate, Parfum, Punica Granatum Seed Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauric Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Microcrystalline Wax, Sodium Tallowate, Sodium Isethionate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Cocoate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, CI 77491, CI 17200, CI 77492
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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.
This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCetearyl alcohol is a waxy mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is an emollient and emulsifier.
Despite having "alcohol" in its name, it has nothing to do with drying solvent alcohols; the FDA also allows "alcohol-free" products to contain fatty alcohols like this ingredient.
It plays several roles in a formula:
Typical use levels for this ingredient sit around 1-10% and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has affirmed safety at concentrations up to 25% in leave-on products.
Multiple assessments have found it to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing to most people.
However, there have been some cases of allergic contact dermatitis in patients with chronically compromised skin barriers.
Cetearyl alcohol has a comedogenic rating of 2 and irritancy rating of 1. Both of these numbers come from the 1989 study that used rabbit ears; a "2" means mildly comedogenic and a "1" means low irritancy.
Here's the catch: rabbit skin is more sensitive than human skin and throws a lot of false positives. A 1996 reappraisal found that ingredients rated 1-2 in the rabbit ear tests are generally safe for humans.
Remember comedogenic ratings are unable to assess the entire formula of a product or how it will react on your skin. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure about certain ingredients.
This ingredient is not fungal acne safe. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with chain lengths that fall within the range that Malassezia can metabolize.
A 2019 study has also observed Malassezia growth in the presence of this ingredient, confirming it to be not-fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491CI 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created CI 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
