What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCarthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingCetyl Palmitate
EmollientSorbitan Palmitate
EmulsifyingPinus Sylvestris Oil
MaskingBoswellia Carterii Oil
MaskingEucalyptus Globulus Oil
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
AntioxidantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
BufferingLimonene
PerfumingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Pinus Sylvestris Oil, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Limonene
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningAstrocaryum Tucuma Seed Butter
EmollientCannabis Sativa Seed Oil
EmollientGarcinia Indica Seed Butter
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil
Skin ProtectingRosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
EmollientSilybum Marianum Ethyl Ester
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientAmyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
MaskingBulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil
MaskingCinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingJuniperus Mexicana Oil
MaskingPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
MaskingSantalum Austrocaledonicum Wood Oil
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
EmollientSodium Phytate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeCitric Acid
BufferingCitral
PerfumingEugenol
PerfumingFarnesol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Astrocaryum Tucuma Seed Butter, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Silybum Marianum Ethyl Ester, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Santalum Austrocaledonicum Wood Oil, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Sodium Phytate, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Citral, Eugenol, Farnesol, Limonene, Linalool, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 also known as shea butter. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateCitric 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 AcidEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilSorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Due to its olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum