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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCaprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSqualane
EmollientCandelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
EmulsifyingCoconut Alkanes
EmollientC12-16 Alcohols
EmollientPropanediol
SolventPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientSymphoricarpos Albus Fruit Extract
EmollientAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantAcetyl Octapeptide-3
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ns
Skin ConditioningCeramide As
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingNephelium Lappaceum Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
EmollientSodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientTasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract
AntioxidantBisabolol
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningTripeptide-29
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Pea Protein
Emollient2,3-Butanediol
HumectantLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientSodium Benzoate
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Coconut Alkanes, C12-16 Alcohols, Propanediol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Symphoricarpos Albus Fruit Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Nephelium Lappaceum Peel Extract, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Sorbitan Olivate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Xanthan Gum, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Bisabolol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Tripeptide-29, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, 2,3-Butanediol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Cholesterol, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingIsocetyl Stearate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientSucrose Tristearate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPetrolatum
EmollientPolysorbate 61
EmulsifyingCera Alba
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingMethylparaben
PreservativeCoriandrum Sativum Oil
MaskingArginine PCA
HumectantCholesterol
Emollient2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeTocopherol
AntioxidantDisodium EDTA
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Edulis Seed Oil
EmollientButylparaben
MaskingParfum
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Isocetyl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sucrose Tristearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Petrolatum, Polysorbate 61, Cera Alba, Stearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Methylparaben, Coriandrum Sativum Oil, Arginine PCA, Cholesterol, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Butylparaben, Parfum
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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.
Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolGlycerin 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 GlycerinThis 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 OilWater. 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