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Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Acrylates Copolymer
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Aquilaria Agallocha Wood Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cistus Ladaniferus Leaf/Stem Extract
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Cocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingDimethylheptenal
Perfuming
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
Masking
Gamma-Nonalactone
Masking
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hexenyl Acetate
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingIonone
Astringent
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingSteareth-4
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Vanillin
Masking
Viola Odorata Flower/Leaf Extract
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Triethyl Citrate, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Aquilaria Agallocha Wood Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Cistus Ladaniferus Leaf/Stem Extract, Citric Acid, Cocamide Mipa, Dimethylheptenal, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Gamma-Nonalactone, Glycol Distearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hexenyl Acetate, Hexylene Glycol, Ionone, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Steareth-4, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Vanillin, Viola Odorata Flower/Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Capryloyl/Caproyl Methyl Glucamide
EmulsifyingLauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingAmodimethicone
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Polyquaternium-7
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Laureth-23
CleansingLaureth-4
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Trideceth-15
EmulsifyingTrideceth-3
EmulsifyingBHT
Antioxidant
Rice Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
Cleansing
Shea Butter Glycereth-8 Esters
CleansingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Silicone Quaternium-22
Sorbitol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Quaternium-95
UV AbsorberCitric Acid
Buffering
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-3 Caprate
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Acetic Acid
BufferingChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract
Masking
Passiflora Incarnata Extract
AstringentRibes Nigrum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Cystine Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningBromelain
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract
AstringentLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Palmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Santalum Album Extract
CleansingAmber Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Vegetable Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningCupressus Sempervirens Seed Extract
Perfuming
Oryza Sativa Seed Protein
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Phytic Acid
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Citrulline
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Litchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantLimonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamide Mipa, Dimethicone, Capryloyl/Caproyl Methyl Glucamide, Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide, Glycerin, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Coconut Acid, Parfum, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Amodimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Sodium Isethionate, Propylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Benzoate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Polyquaternium-7, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Laureth-23, Laureth-4, Panthenol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-15, Trideceth-3, BHT, Rice Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Shea Butter Glycereth-8 Esters, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silicone Quaternium-22, Sorbitol, Phenoxyethanol, Salicylic Acid, Quaternium-95, Citric Acid, Caffeine, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acetic Acid, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Extract, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Cystine Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Bromelain, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Niacinamide, Palmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Santalum Album Extract, Amber Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Tin Oxide, Potassium Sorbate, Vegetable Amino Acids, Cupressus Sempervirens Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Seed Protein, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phytic Acid, Oryza Sativa Extract, Citrulline, Gluconolactone, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Biotin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Litchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Benzyl Alcohol, Calcium Gluconate, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, CI 77891
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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.
We don't have a description for Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer yet.
Baobab seed oil is an emollient. It is rich in fatty acids and vitamins A, E, and D.
The fatty acid content of this oil is roughly 30-40% oleic acid, 24-34% linoleic acid, and 18-30% palmitic acid. This gives it skin hydrating and nourishing properties.
Due to this fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Fun fact: Our skin uses fatty acids, and especially linoleic acid, for creating ceramides.
Learn more about Adansonia Digitata Seed OilCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidWe don't have a description for Cocamide Mipa yet.
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 GlycerinPanthenol 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 PanthenolPhenoxyethanol 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 SorbateWe don't have a description for Sodium Lauroamphoacetate yet.
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate is a cleansing ingredient. It is a surfactant, meaning it helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants. This helps them be rinsed away easily.
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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