What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cellulose
Absorbent
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingGlyceryl Distearate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Laureth-21
CleansingTristearin
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolybutene
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer, Synthetic Beeswax, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Cellulose, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Stearic Acid, Aminomethyl Propanol, Glyceryl Distearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Laureth-21, Tristearin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polybutene, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
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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.
Aminomethyl Propanol is used to adjust the pH of products. It is also used as a base to create other organic compounds. Having a balanced pH is important for protecting your skin.
Aminomethyl propanol is safe to use in cosmetics up to 1%. It is soluble in water.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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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