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Key Ingredients
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Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientUndecane
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Tridecane
Perfuming
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Magnesium Sulfate
Glycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
SurfactantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Phytate
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lysine
Skin ConditioningPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Magnesium Chloride
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Undecane, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Tridecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Mica, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Isostearate, Jojoba Esters, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Caffeine, Tocopherol, Magnesium Sulfate, Glycerin, Silica, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Aluminum Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lysine, Polyglycerin-3, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Magnesium Chloride, Lactobacillus Ferment, Tin Oxide, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
MaskingMagnesium Sulfate
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingSorbic Acid
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Propylene Carbonate
SolventPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Octyldodecanol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Squalane, Glycerin, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lecithin, Isostearic Acid, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Sorbic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Propylene Carbonate, Polyglycerin-3, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
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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.
Also known as mimosa wax, this ingredient is a plant-derived wax from the flowers of the Acacia decurrens tree.
The wax has a profile that gives it skin benefits, including lipids that offer a skin conditioning effect. In a formula, it forms a breathable film on the skin's surface that reduces water loss, lock in moisture, and soften the skin.
One manufacturer study using a trade blend (jojoba esters + sunflower seed wax + this ingredient + polyglycerin 3) found it to perform equal to or better than lanolin in skin hydration.
On its own, typical usage concentrations run from 0.5-10% with 1-5% the most common in creams and up to 10% in lip balms.
Learn more about Acacia Decurrens Flower WaxCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax is created from the common sunflower.
Sunflower seed wax is made up of long chain non-glyceride esters, a small amount of fatty alcohols, and fatty acids.
This ingredient is often used to enhance the texture of products. The fatty acid properties also help hydrate the skin.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed WaxJojoba Esters is a wax created from Jojoba oil. It is an emollient and film-forming ingredient. In bead form, it is an exfoliator.
This ingredient has high oxidative stability, meaning it doesn't break down when exposed to oxygen.
Its similarity to our skin's natural oils makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soften and soothe our skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier helps trap moisture in, keeping skin hydrated.
It is created using either the hydrogenation or transesterification processes on jojoba oil.
Learn more about Jojoba EstersMagnesium Sulfate is a salt. More specifically, it is an epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
Despite having ‘sulfate’ in the name, it isn’t a surfactant or cleansing agent like sodium lauryl sulfate. Unlike those sulfates, magnesium sulfate doesn’t have the same cleansing or foaming properties (it's simply a type of salt).
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
You can find this ingredient in sea water or mineral deposits.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfatePolyglycerin-3 is a 3-unit glycerin polymer.
Like glycerin, this ingredient is a humectant. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing water to it.
Having moisturized skin helps improve the skin barrier. Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Learn more about Polyglycerin-3Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate is a plant-derived emulsifier made by combining glycerin and ricinoleic acid.
It works well for giving buttery lip balms and low-viscosity water-in-oil emulsions a non-greasy and pleasant skin feel.
Typical concentrations range from 0.1-3%.
This ingredient is mild and non-irritating in nature.
Because it is derived from ricinoleic acid, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. Ricinoleic acid is an unsaturated fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 PolyricinoleateWater. 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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