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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

Ingredients Overview

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Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Skin Conditioning

Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Emulsion Stabilising

Abrasive

Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising

Ingredients Explained

This product contains 7 ingredients. Click on any ingredient to learn more about it

Dimethicone

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

C30-45 Alkyl Methicone

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

C30-45 Alkyl Methicone is a type of silicone.

C30-45 Olefin

What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for C30-45 Olefin.

Hydrogenated Polydecene

What it does: Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Mixed

Hydrogenated Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.

The texture of Hydrogenated Polydecene ranges from light and silky to rich.

Hydrogenated Polydecene is the end compound of controlled hydrogenation of Polydecene.

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Microcrystalline Wax

What it does: Emulsion Stabilising

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Microcrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.

Microcrystalline Wax is used to enhance the texture and create even consistency. It helps stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.

Polyethylene

What it does: Abrasive

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.

Polyethylene is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

What it does: Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising

Community Rating: Very Disliked

This silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.

According to the manufacturer, it:

The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.

In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.

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