What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Paraffin
Perfuming
Polyisobutene
Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
Aminomethyl Propanediol
BufferingCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pantethine
EmollientPEG-9 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningSimethicone
Emollient
Pvp
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Laureth-21
CleansingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Chloroxylenol
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Silica, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Synthetic Beeswax, Paraffin, Polyisobutene, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Pantethine, PEG-9 Dimethicone, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Simethicone, Pvp, 1,2-Hexanediol, Laureth-21, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, Isostearic Acid, Phenethyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Chloroxylenol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77163, CI 42090, CI 75470, CI 77289, CI 77288, CI 77007, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningCera Alba
Emollient
Polyacrylate-21
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters
Emulsion Stabilising
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Polybutene
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Aminomethyl Propanediol
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Trideceth-6 Phosphate
EmulsifyingVaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cera Alba, Polyacrylate-21, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Polybutene, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Stearyl Alcohol, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Acacia Senegal Gum, Butylene Glycol, Aminomethyl Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Trideceth-6 Phosphate, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, 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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
We don't have a description for Aminomethyl Propanediol yet.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 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.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolStearic Acid is a fatty acid that is already found in your skin. It's one of the free fatty acids that works alongside ceramides and cholesterols to maintain your barrier.
In cosmetics, it is a multitasker:
Safety-wise, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded it to be safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Free stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWe don't have a description for Vp/Eicosene Copolymer yet.
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!
Learn more about Water
