What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientParaffinum Liquidum
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientGlycereth-26
HumectantIsopropyl Palmitate
EmollientParfum
MaskingPalmitic Acid
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeTriethanolamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantDisodium EDTA
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Flower
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
CleansingLauric Acid
CleansingAspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingButylphenyl Methylpropional
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Paraffinum Liquidum, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycereth-26, Isopropyl Palmitate, Parfum, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Panthenol, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Retinyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Glycol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Flower, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Hexyl Cinnamal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Limonene
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Palmitate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientCassia Angustifolia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCaesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAlcohol
AntimicrobialRetinol
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentTaraxacum Officinale Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingGeranium Maculatum Extract
TonicPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Isopropyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Extract, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Alcohol, Retinol, Lecithin, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Geranium Maculatum Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateIsopropyl Palmitate is a texture enhancer and emollient. It is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
Palmitates are emollients. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier that traps moisture in.
When added to cosmetics, Isopropyl Palmitate creates a silky texture and improves spreadability.
Isopropyl Palmitate may not be fungal acne safe. It can worsen acne prone skin.
Learn more about Isopropyl PalmitatePanthenol 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.
This 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 OilStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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!
Learn more about Water