What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Diutan Gum
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Phytate
Phytic Acid
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Annona Cherimola Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
AstringentCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingBisabolol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingLecithin
Emollient
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Biphenyl Azepanyl Methanone
Skin ConditioningPhenylpropanol
Masking
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Annona Cherimola Fruit Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Tribehenin, PEG-100 Stearate, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Saccharide Isomerate, Polysorbate 20, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Bisabolol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Sodium Citrate, Lecithin, T-Butyl Alcohol, Ceramide NP, Biphenyl Azepanyl Methanone, Phenylpropanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Biotin, Ceramide EOP
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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.
Glyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive.
Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water stay mixed so your formula stays nicely blended and uniform in texture.
This ingredient is typically used in concentrations between 1-10%. Studies have found it to be non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic, and non-photoallergenic.
A close cousin of this ingredient is Glyceryl Stearate SE ("self-emulsifying"). This just has a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate added so it can emulsify without a co-emulsifier.
Since this ingredient is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast can potentially metabolize within the C11-C24 range.
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePhenoxyethanol 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.
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a texture enhancer and pH adjuster.
It is be used to thicken water-based products and create a gel-texture with a velvet feel.
One manufacturer claims this ingredient to have a pH range of 2-8 and to be biodegradable.
This ingredient is also known as Sepimax Zen.
Learn more about Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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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