What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPropanediol
Solvent
Polysilicone-11
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate-13
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Laureth-12
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Polysilicone-11, C10-18 Triglycerides, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Ceramide NP, Polyacrylate-13, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Laureth-12, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pullulan
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Sodium Carrageenan
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingMannose
HumectantSodium Mannose Phosphate
HumectantAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingTin Oxide
Abrasive
Maris Sal
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialParfum
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Squalane, Betaine, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Juice, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pullulan, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil, Sodium Carrageenan, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Propanediol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Mica, Alcohol Denat., Palmitic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Gluconate, Cellulose Gum, Mannose, Sodium Mannose Phosphate, Adenosine, Phenethyl Alcohol, Tin Oxide, Maris Sal, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Parfum, CI 77491, 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.
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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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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