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[drizzellla]

I am down to my last 2 vials of Ethocyn. I am beginning to panic. 

So trying to find a replacement.

Saw La Mer (told you I was desperate) and decided to check the ingredients. The Ethocyn has 11 lines of ingredients. This is the ingredients for La Mer - 

Algae Extract, Mineral Oil\Paraffinum Liquidum\Huile Minerale, Petrolatum, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Microcrystalline Wax\Cera Microcristallina\Cire Microcristalline, Lanolin Alcohol, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Extract, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Leaf Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Powder, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Seed Powder, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seedcake, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Meal, Sodium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Magnesium Sulfate, Paraffin, Tocopheryl Succinate, Niacin, Water\Aqua\Eau, Beta-Carotene, Decyl Oleate, Aluminum Distearate, Octyldodecanol, Citric Acid, Cyanocobalamin, Magnesium Stearate, Panthenol, Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Benzoate, Sodium Benzoate, Alcohol Denat., Fragrance (Parfum)

So far I found 1 ingredient in common.

But was shocked to see how far up on the list of ingredients, that Mineral Oil was for the La Mer product. Plus Corn Oil and Paraffin listed as ingredients.

[Mindy D]

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@drizzellla wrote:

I am down to my last 2 vials of Ethocyn. I am beginning to panic. 

So trying to find a replacement.

Saw La Mer (told you I was desperate) and decided to check the ingredients. The Ethocyn has 11 lines of ingredients. This is the ingredients for La Mer - 

Algae Extract, Mineral Oil\Paraffinum Liquidum\Huile Minerale, Petrolatum, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Microcrystalline Wax\Cera Microcristallina\Cire Microcristalline, Lanolin Alcohol, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Extract, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Leaf Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Powder, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Seed Powder, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seedcake, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Meal, Sodium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Magnesium Sulfate, Paraffin, Tocopheryl Succinate, Niacin, Water\Aqua\Eau, Beta-Carotene, Decyl Oleate, Aluminum Distearate, Octyldodecanol, Citric Acid, Cyanocobalamin, Magnesium Stearate, Panthenol, Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Benzoate, Sodium Benzoate, Alcohol Denat., Fragrance (Parfum)

So far I found 1 ingredient in common.

But was shocked to see how far up on the list of ingredients, that Mineral Oil was for the La Mer product. Plus Corn Oil and Paraffin listed as ingredients.

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@drizzellla @We might be able to help spot a dupe if you list the ingredients in your Ethocyn. Please put the product's exact name with your listing. 

[Icegoddess]

I used to use Ethocyn products.  Really liked them.  

For the vials, there's 3 silicones which probably have a lot to do with the feel of it.  

The active ingredient is Ethoxyhexyl-Bicyclooctanone (Ethocyn).

The full list is:

Cyclomethicone (Silicone), Dimethiconol (Silicone), Squalane (Moisturizer and lubricant), Ethoxyhexyl-Bicyclooctanone (Ethocyn), Dimethicone (Silicone), Retinyl Palmitate (Vit. A) (Antioxidant), Tocopheryl Linoleate (Vit. E) (Antioxidant), Evening Primrose Oil (Anti-inflammatory and improves barrier function).

I rather doubt you'll find another product with the active ingredient.  Maybe the patent has expired?  

[Mindy D]

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@Icegoddess wrote:

I used to use Ethocyn products.  Really liked them.  

For the vials, there's 3 silicones which probably have a lot to do with the feel of it.  

The active ingredient is Ethoxyhexyl-Bicyclooctanone (Ethocyn).

The full list is:

Cyclomethicone (Silicone), Dimethiconol (Silicone), Squalane (Moisturizer and lubricant), Ethoxyhexyl-Bicyclooctanone (Ethocyn), Dimethicone (Silicone), Retinyl Palmitate (Vit. A) (Antioxidant), Tocopheryl Linoleate (Vit. E) (Antioxidant), Evening Primrose Oil (Anti-inflammatory and improves barrier function).

I rather doubt you'll find another product with the active ingredient.  Maybe the patent has expired?  

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@Icegoddess @Tru Face Firming Serum has some of the same ingredients, including Ethocyn. @drizzellla 

[jackthebear]

google ethocyn dupe, obvi I can't link it here

[Mindy D]

@drizzellla @This has many of the same ingredients. Below is the Ethocyn Serum ingredients for comparison. ALMOST THE SAME. 

The full list is:

Cyclomethicone (Silicone), Dimethiconol (Silicone), Squalane (Moisturizer and lubricant), Ethoxyhexyl-Bicyclooctanone (Ethocyn), Dimethicone (Silicone), Retinyl Palmitate (Vit. A) (Antioxidant), Tocopheryl Linoleate (Vit. E) (Antioxidant), Evening Primrose Oil (Anti-inflammatory and improves barrier function).

[Shelbelle]

Ethocyn was never full of mineral oil like La Mer is, but there is an oil free La Mer which feels very nice on the skin, like a gel formula. 

[drizzellla]

Here are the ingredients for Ethocyn

Cyclopentasiloxane(and) Dimethiconol (and) Dimethicone, Squalane; Procol (Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate; Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (and) Phoenix Dactylifera (Date) Seed Extract; Ethocyn (Ethoxyheptyl Bicyclocctanone); Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract); Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer (and) Centella Asiatica Extract (and) Echinacea Angustifolia Extraxt; Caprvic/Capric Triglyceride (and) Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract; Squalane (and) Ubiquinone; Retinyl  Palmitate; Tocopheryl Linoleate; Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract

[Mindy D]

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@drizzellla wrote:

Here are the ingredients for Ethocyn

Cyclopentasiloxane(and) Dimethiconol (and) Dimethicone, Squalane; Procol (Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate; Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (and) Phoenix Dactylifera (Date) Seed Extract; Ethocyn (Ethoxyheptyl Bicyclocctanone); Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract); Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer (and) Centella Asiatica Extract (and) Echinacea Angustifolia Extraxt; Caprvic/Capric Triglyceride (and) Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract; Squalane (and) Ubiquinone; Retinyl  Palmitate; Tocopheryl Linoleate; Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract

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@drizzellla @Look at the TruFace line of products and their ingredients they seem to be copying Ethocyn's products. 
BTW, Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract is Evening Primrose Oil. 

[Shelbelle]

I can just picture Polly Bergen on HSN with Ethocyn, after that it was Joyce DeWitt.