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Ingredients Side-by-side
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearate
CleansingPolyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharina Longicruris Extract
HumectantMaranta Arundinacea Root Powder
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Propylene Glycol, Water, Sodium Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Saccharomyces Ferment, Parfum, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hyaluronic Acid, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Saccharina Longicruris Extract, Maranta Arundinacea Root Powder, Zea Mays Starch, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Propylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolSodium stearate is the sodium salt of stearic acid.
The structure of sodium stearate makes it both a cleanser and emulsifier. As a cleanser, it helps dissolve dirt, oil, and other pollutants. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This adds stability to the formula.
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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