What's inside
What's inside
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBehenamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingDipalmitoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone
Ceteareth-7
Emulsifying
Ceteareth-25
CleansingPEG-40/PPG-8 Methylaminopropyl/Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Copolymer
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Creatine
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-180m
Emulsion StabilisingBHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Polyquaternium-7
Sericin
Skin ConditioningGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningBehentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Dipalmitoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Lactic Acid, Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone, Ceteareth-7, Ceteareth-25, PEG-40/PPG-8 Methylaminopropyl/Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Copolymer, Isopropyl Myristate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Creatine, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Polysorbate 80, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Panthenol, PEG-180m, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-7, Sericin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Chloride, Amyl Cinnamal
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Amodimethicone
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-90m
Emulsion StabilisingTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.
It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholPhenoxyethanol 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.
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. Stay hydrated!
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