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Ingredients Side-by-side
Oleyl Alcohol
EmollientDiisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingCandelilla Cera
EmollientCetyl Esters
EmollientCera Alba
EmollientCopernicia Cerifera Cera
EmollientGlyceryl Abietate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
EmollientJojoba Esters
EmollientParfum
MaskingPrunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialMel Extract
MoisturisingThaumatococcus Danielli Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningSorbic Acid
PreservativeTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantBisabolol
MaskingBrassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingOleyl Alcohol, Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Candelilla Cera, Cetyl Esters, Cera Alba, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Glyceryl Abietate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Jojoba Esters, Parfum, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Mel Extract, Thaumatococcus Danielli Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Phytosterols, Sorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Water, Maltodextrin, Limonene, Linalool
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingCera Alba
EmollientCandelilla Cera
EmollientCannabis Sativa Seed Oil
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantSalvia Sclarea Oil
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantLinalool
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingGeraniol
Perfuming
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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.
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 ButterCandelilla Cera isn't fungal acne safe.
Cera alba is beeswax, or the wax used by bees to make honeycombs. It is a texture-enhancer and emollient. A study from 2003 found beeswax to be a stronger emollient than ingredients such as petroleum jelly.
As an emollient, beeswax helps hydrate the skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in.
Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating. This helps create consistent texture.
The structure of beeswax is mainly long-chain alcohols and the esters of fatty acids.
There are three types of beeswax: yellow, white, and absolute. Yellow is pure beeswax taken from the honeycomb. White beeswax is created by filtering or bleaching yellow beeswax. Absolute beeswax is created by treating beeswax with alcohol. Beeswax used in cosmetics are purified.
Beeswax has been used throughout history and even in prehistoric times. Some common uses for beeswax still used today are making candles, as a waterproofing agent, and polish for leather.
Learn more about Cera AlbaLimonene 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 LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolOlea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive. In other words - olive oil.
The primary contents of olive oil are glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic.
Olive oil also contains antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Antioxidants may help reduce signs of aging by fighting unstable free-radical molecules. It also contains Vitamins A (retinol), D, and K.
The squalene in olive oil makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by trapping moisture in. This makes olive oil a great skin moisturizer.
Studies show olive oil to have antibacterial and antifungal properties in low concentrations. Another study found olive oil irritated sensitive oily skin. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Due to the fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit OilTocopherol (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 TocopherolTocopheryl 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