What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantTriethylhexanoin
MaskingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Acetyl Heptapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Colloidal Gold
AntimicrobialParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Caprylyl Methicone, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Butylene Glycol, Water, Honey Extract, Tocopherol, Acetyl Heptapeptide-9, Colloidal Gold, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
C12-20 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAsiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aroma
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, C12-20 Isoparaffin, Paraffinum Liquidum, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Isopropyl Myristate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Water, Butylene Glycol, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Asiatic Acid, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Aroma
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolEthylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is an ester of palmitic acid, a C16 fatty acid that falls within the C11-24 range that Malassezia can metabolize.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitatePEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate is a synthetic, oil-loving helper ingredient that does two jobs:
This ingredient is made by joining three building blocks: PEG, Isostearic Acid and glycerin. The PEG gives it the oil-and-water blending power.
This ingredient has been found safe for use in cosmetics and broader PEG family testing shows minimal irritation/sensitization. The molecule's large size also means it isn't expected to penetrate skin to any meaningful degree.
Fungal acne note: This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe due to isostearic acid (C18). Isostearic acid falls into the C11-24 range that Malassezia can feed on.
Learn more about PEG-20 Glyceryl TriisostearatePhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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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