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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polybutene
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
C26-28 Alkyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Glycerin
Humectant
Tribehenin
Emollient
Aminomethyl Propanediol
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Laureth-21
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Synthetic Beeswax, Palmitic Acid, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Glyceryl Stearate, Polybutene, Stearic Acid, C26-28 Alkyl Dimethicone, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Glycerin, Tribehenin, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Laureth-21, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Phosphate, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters
Emulsion Stabilising
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera
EmollientOryza Sativa Cera
Skin ConditioningPolybutene
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Rice Branate
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
C18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientPolyvinyl Stearyl Ether
Skin ConditioningAminomethyl Propanediol
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLaureth-21
CleansingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters, Stearic Acid, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera, Oryza Sativa Cera, Polybutene, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Rice Branate, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Polyvinyl Stearyl Ether, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laureth-21, CI 77499
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 Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer yet.
We don't have a description for Aminomethyl Propanediol yet.
Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive.
Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water stay mixed so your formula stays nicely blended and uniform in texture.
This ingredient is typically used in concentrations between 1-10%. Studies have found it to be non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic, and non-photoallergenic.
A close cousin of this ingredient is Glyceryl Stearate SE ("self-emulsifying"). This just has a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate added so it can emulsify without a co-emulsifier.
Since this ingredient is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast can potentially metabolize within the C11-C24 range.
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateWe don't have a description for Laureth-21 yet.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Polybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.
It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.
Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.
Learn more about PolybuteneStearic Acid is a fatty acid that is already found in your skin. It's one of the free fatty acids that works alongside ceramides and cholesterols to maintain your barrier.
In cosmetics, it is a multitasker:
Safety-wise, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded it to be safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Free stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate, so this ingredient may not be 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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