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What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Skin ConditioningDipalmitoylethyl Dimonium Chloride
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingDecyl Cocoate
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
PEG-4
HumectantPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Cetearamidoethyldiethonium Succinoyl Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
CleansingAvena Sativa Protein Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil
Emollient
Olus Oil
Emollient
Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Linalool
Perfuming
Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil
Astringent
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Sodium Acetate
BufferingCellulose
Absorbent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Dipalmitoylethyl Dimonium Chloride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Triethylhexanoin, Decyl Cocoate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, PEG-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Cetearamidoethyldiethonium Succinoyl Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Avena Sativa Protein Extract, Ceramide NP, Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil, Olus Oil, Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Malt Extract, Cetyl Palmitate, Water, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Linalool, Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Sodium Acetate, Cellulose, 1,2-Hexanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Raspberry Seed Oil
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Aminopropyl Dimethicone
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Hydroxypropyl C12-15 Alkoxypropylamine Oxide
CleansingSteartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Camellia Seed Oil
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningDimethyl Glutamic Acid
Skin ConditioningRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ammonium Lactate
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantAdenosine Phosphate
Skin ConditioningAmodimethicone
PPG-2-Deceth-12
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Isopentyldiol, Hydrogenated Raspberry Seed Oil, Behentrimonium Chloride, Stearyl Alcohol, Sorbitol, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Hydroxyethyl Hydroxypropyl C12-15 Alkoxypropylamine Oxide, Steartrimonium Chloride, Lactic Acid, Camellia Seed Oil, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Dimethyl Glutamic Acid, Royal Jelly Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Isopropyl Alcohol, Octyldodecanol, Alcohol Denat., Citric Acid, Ammonium Lactate, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Adenosine Phosphate, Amodimethicone, PPG-2-Deceth-12, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Benzoate, Parfum, CI 17200, CI 15985
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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 a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.
It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCitric 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 AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinIsopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.
This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.
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 Isopropyl AlcoholTocopherol (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 TocopherolWater. 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!
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