What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Acetate
MaskingEthyl Acetate
Perfuming
Nitrocellulose
Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Triphenyl Phosphate
Camphor
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningDiisobutyl Adipate
EmollientAcrylates Copolymer
Etocrylene
UV AbsorberCalcium Pantothenate
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningMethylthiopropylamido Acetyl Methionine
Skin ProtectingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Silk Amino Acids
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17
Skin Conditioning
Nylon-12
CI 60725
Cosmetic ColorantButyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate, Alcohol Denat., Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Isopropyl Alcohol, Triphenyl Phosphate, Camphor, Water, Diisobutyl Adipate, Acrylates Copolymer, Etocrylene, Calcium Pantothenate, Ascorbic Acid, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Maris Sal, Methylthiopropylamido Acetyl Methionine, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Panthenol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Punica Granatum Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Silk Amino Acids, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Glycerin, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17, Nylon-12, CI 60725
Ethyl Acetate
Perfuming
Butyl Acetate
MaskingNitrocellulose
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
Masking
Isopropyl PCA
HumectantSucrose Acetate Isobutyrate
Hea Ipdi Isocyanurate Trimer/Polycaprolactone Diol Copolymer
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Tris-Hea Ipdi Isocyanurate Trimer
N-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Etocrylene
UV AbsorberWater
Skin ConditioningTrimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate
Malic Acid
Buffering
Hexanal
MaskingLactic Acid
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Calcium Pantothenate
Ferrous Gluconate
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyvinyl Butyral
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Rapeseed Glycerides
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
CI 60725
Cosmetic ColorantAllium Sativum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicEthyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl PCA, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Hea Ipdi Isocyanurate Trimer/Polycaprolactone Diol Copolymer, Glycolic Acid, Tris-Hea Ipdi Isocyanurate Trimer, N-Butyl Alcohol, Etocrylene, Water, Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate, Malic Acid, Hexanal, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Calcium Pantothenate, Ferrous Gluconate, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyvinyl Butyral, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Rapeseed Glycerides, Alcohol Denat., Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, CI 60725, Allium Sativum Bulb Extract, Biotin
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 Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer yet.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
The "denat" part just means "denatured"; common denaturants include Denatonium Benzoate, t-butyl alcohol, and Diethyl Phthalate. This step makes the alcohol undrinkable (and lets brand skip taxes related to beverage alcohol).
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue to constrict pores and dry out your skin.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is this ingredient will probably not affect your skin much if it is near the end of an ingredients list.
One thing to note:
People with ALDH2 (aldehyde dehydrogenase 2) deficiency may experience skin irritation from continued alcohol use. About 8% of the world's population have this deficiency.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has determined denatured alcohols to be safe for use in concentrations between 0.05% and 12% (depending on which denaturant is used).
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Look for formulas that contain glycerin, hyaluronic acid, or panthenol if you want to offset any drying effect.
This ingredient will trip away your skin's natural oils/lipids that help it lock in moisture. This can worsen dryness, trigger eczema flare-ups, and aggravate rosacea.
Be sure to patch test any product with this ingredient if you have dry or sensitive skin, eczema, or rosacea.
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.We don't have a description for Butyl Acetate yet.
Calcium Pantothenate is calcium salt from Vitamin B5. It can be naturally found in plants and animals.
Calcium Pantothenate is a potent antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. This may help reduce the signs of aging.
Our bodies use Calcium Pantothenate for various metabolic functinos. These functions include metabolizing carbohydrates, proteins, and fatty acids.
Learn more about Calcium PantothenateCarthamus tinctorius seed oil comes from safflower, one of humanity's oldest crops.
Safflower seed oil contains a high percentage of linoleic acid and oleic acid. It also contains Vitamin E. These three components are effective moisturizers.
Vitamin E helps nourish your skin's lipid barrier. It is also a potent antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or unstable molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Due to its high fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis safe.
Thoughout history, safflower has been used for dying fabrics and in food as a saffron substitute.
Learn more about Carthamus Tinctorius Seed OilThis synthetic colorant is used to add a violet color to products. It is water-soluble.
Ethyl Acetate is a fragrance.
We don't have a description for Etocrylene yet.
We don't have a description for Nitrocellulose yet.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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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