What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Flower
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Cyclopentasiloxane, Helianthus Annuus Flower, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Methicone, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Butylene Glycol, PEG-12 Laurate, Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glycosphingolipids, Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil, Propanediol, Aroma, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
Ethylhexyl 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 Triisostearate
