What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningDiheptyl Succinate
EmollientAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningViola Tricolor Extract
EmollientVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
3-Glyceryl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Diheptyl Succinate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Viola Tricolor Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate, Bisabolol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Xanthan Gum, Mica, CI 77891, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Parfum, Citronellol, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Kaolin
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Indigofera Tinctoria Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingSqualene
Emollient
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingClitoria Ternatea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Bisabolol
Masking
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Kaolin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Indigofera Tinctoria Leaf Extract, Mica, Tin Oxide, Pentylene Glycol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Squalene, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, CI 77891, Panthenol, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hyaluronic Acid, Bisabolol, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Sorbic Acid, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholBisabolol is famous for its skin soothing properties. It does this by blocking inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.
This ingredient also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.
Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.
Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.
All these properties makes bisabolol a great skin barrier helper ingredient.
Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.
Note: Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.
Learn more about BisabololWe don't have a description for Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer yet.
Caprylyl 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 GlycolCetearyl 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 OlivateCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891We don't have a description for Diheptyl Succinate 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 GlycerinMica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Learn more about MicaSorbic Acid is a preservative. It is the most commonly used food preservative in the world.
Sorbic Acid is a natural antibiotic and highly effective at preventing the growth of fungus. It is less effective against bacteria.
Potassium Sorbate, another commonly-used preservative, is the potassium salt of Sorbic Acid.
Sorbic Acid may worsen eczema. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Learn more about Sorbic AcidSorbitan 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 OlivateWater. 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 WaterXanthan 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
