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Ingredients Side-by-side
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
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
PEG-12
HumectantLauric Acid
Cleansing
Isododecane
EmollientIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Polysorbate 85
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Isostearyl Glyceryl Ether
Skin ConditioningMyristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isostearyl Glyceryl Pentaerythrityl Ether
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
BHT
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Paraffinum Liquidum, PEG-12, Lauric Acid, Isododecane, Isopropyl Palmitate, Water, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Decyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 85, Glyceryl Oleate, Isostearic Acid, Isostearyl Glyceryl Ether, Myristyl Alcohol, Isostearyl Glyceryl Pentaerythrityl Ether, Alcohol Denat., Citric Acid, BHT, Parfum
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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.
Paraffinum Liquidum is a highly-refined cosmetic-grade mineral oil. It is also known as liquid paraffin.
Despite its controversial reputation, the science is pretty clear: it's one of the most well-studied and effective moisturizing ingredients out there.
As an occlusive, it forms a protective layer on the skin that locks in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL). This makes it especially great for compromised skin barriers.
The "it clogs your pores" myth has been around for decades; a study found that industrial-grade mineral oil may be comedogenic but cosmetic-grade mineral oil is not (these two are very, very different).
A 2017 review concluded that cosmetic use of mineral oils and waxes does not present a risk to consumers due to absorption.
Mineral oil got a bad rap from the old rabbit ear studies. When tested on actual human skin, cosmetic-grade mineral oil showed no comedogenic activity. The rating of 0 is a correction of outdated science.
Mineral oil is an inert substance with no fatty acids so there's nothing to feed Malassezia. This ingredient is fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumWater. 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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