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Water
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion StabilisingParaffin
PerfumingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantOryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
CleansingPalmitic Acid
EmollientPolybutene
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingGlycerin
HumectantPvp
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Polyester-11
Skin ConditioningCellulose
AbsorbentTrimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantDisodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingAcacia Seyal Gum Extract
HumectantSodium Phosphate
BufferingAcetyl Hexapeptide-1
Skin ConditioningDextran
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativePotassium Sorbate
PreservativeCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77266
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Synthetic Beeswax, Paraffin, Glyceryl Stearate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Butylene Glycol, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Polybutene, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Aminomethyl Propanol, Glycerin, Pvp, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Polyester-11, Cellulose, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Propylene Glycol, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Acacia Seyal Gum Extract, Sodium Phosphate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Dextran, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77499, CI 77007, CI 77266
Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingAcrylates Copolymer
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Cetearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantPolyvinyl Alcohol
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantCeteth-10 Phosphate
CleansingDicetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Dehydroacetate
PreservativeDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeBHT
AntioxidantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeIron Oxides
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glyceryl Stearate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Acrylates Copolymer, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Microcrystalline Wax, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Dehydroacetic Acid, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
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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.
Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax comes from a palm tree native to Brazil; another name for this ingredient is Carnauba Wax.
This ingredient is used to thicken texture and also leaves behind a film when applied.
Fun fact: This wax has the highest melting point of all natural waxes and low solubility.
Learn more about Copernicia Cerifera WaxEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateWater. 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