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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingAvena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin ConditioningCandelilla Cera
EmollientSilica
AbrasiveSorbitan Stearate
EmulsifyingTribehenin
EmollientPEG-60 Almond Glycerides
EmulsifyingAvena Sativa Kernel Flour
AbrasiveWater
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeLecithin
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantBiosaccharide Gum-4
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Candelilla Cera, Silica, Sorbitan Stearate, Tribehenin, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Water, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientBisabolol
MaskingTriticum Vulgare Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingFucus Vesiculosus Extract
EmollientBentonite
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativePotassium Sorbate
PreservativeCitric Acid
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Parfum
MaskingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingWater, Decyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glycerin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Bisabolol, Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Bentonite, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate
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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.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water