What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPvp
Emulsion StabilisingMica
Cosmetic ColorantOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Nylon-6
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cera Alba
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Hydrogenated Palm Acid
Stearyl Stearate
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Pisum Sativum Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Pvp, Mica, Ozokerite, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Propylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Nylon-6, Glyceryl Stearate, Cera Alba, PEG-100 Stearate, Hydrogenated Palm Acid, Stearyl Stearate, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Tocopheryl Acetate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Pisum Sativum Peptide, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Ceteth-15
EmulsifyingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Nylon-6
PEG-12 Carnauba
Emulsion StabilisingCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingButylparaben
Masking
Propylparaben
Preservative
Laureth-21
CleansingOzonized Jojoba Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Silica
Abrasive
Iron Oxides
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Ceteth-15, Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Nylon-6, PEG-12 Carnauba, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Pvp, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Potassium Hydroxide, Butylparaben, Propylparaben, Laureth-21, Ozonized Jojoba Oil, Squalane, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Silica, Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax comes from a palm tree native to Brazil; another name for this ingredient is Carnauba Wax.
This ingredient is used to thicken texture and also leaves behind a film when applied.
Fun fact: This wax has the highest melting point of all natural waxes and low solubility.
Learn more about Copernicia Cerifera WaxMethylparaben is a synthetic preservative and one of the most widely used in the world. It has a simple, but important job: prevent your products from going bad by stopping bacteria, yeast, and mold from growing.
Typical use levels are low, often 0.1-0.3%.
This is also one of the most heavily studied preservatives out there and major regulatory bodies have repeatedly given it the green light.
In 2023, the EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) confirmed that this ingredient is safe up to 0.4% on its own, of up to 0.8% when mixed with other paraben esters.
Here's the science behind the noise behind parabens/hormones as well:
Methylparaben shows very weak estrogen-like activity in vitro tests (more than 1,000x weaker than your body's own estradiol). In vivo (live-organism) studies don't support a meaningful endocrine-disrupting effect either.
You get a stronger estrogenic effect from eating tofu, actually.
It's also a low sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon; they usually happen on damage or broken skin.
There is a caveat: France has proposed to formally re-examine its endocrine classification in 2025 so the regulatory conversation isn't fully closed as of yet.
But as it stands today, this ingredient is considered safe at permitted levels.
Learn more about MethylparabenWe don't have a description for Nylon-6 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.
Propylparaben is a preservative and one of the most widely used members of the paraben family (it's been used in cosmetics for over a century now).
It works by disrupting microbial cell membranes and enzymes, and is a broad-spectrum protector that works exceptionally well against molds, yeasts, and gram-positive bacteria.
You'll likely see it paired with methylparaben to cover the full range (including gram-negative bacteria).
This ingredient is effective at low concentrations (~0.2-0.5%) and stable across a wide pH range (4.5-7.5 pH). It's effectiveness drops off above pH 8 and it can lose potency when combined with non-ionic surfactants like polysorbate 80 due to micellization.
The regulatory bodies have concluded this ingredient to be safe as used in cosmetics. The EU has capped it at 0.14% and combined parabens are not to exceed 0.8%.
While parabens do cross the stratum corneum, only about 1% remains for absorption into the body. This is because most of it is metabolized within living skin.
Learn more about PropylparabenPvp is a water-soluble synthetic polymer and common hairstyling ingredient. It is a film-forming ingredient and used to "hold" specific shapes of hair.
In cosmetics, PVP helps products like sunscreens and color cosmetics last longer and wear more evenly.
It is less effective in high-humidity. It tends to draw moisture, but this moisture dismantles the structure and "hold".
PVP is generally well tolerated on skin and toxicity studies are negative for dermal irritation.
Learn more about PvpStearic 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!
Learn more about Water
