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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
PEG-8 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Tromethamine
BufferingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzophenone-5
UV Absorber
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cinnamomum Camphora Leaf Extract
MaskingBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, PEG-8 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Tromethamine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Beeswax, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Benzophenone-5, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Dipropylene Glycol, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dextrin, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Asiatic Acid, Ceramide NP, Cinnamomum Camphora Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Propolis Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Madecassoside
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees to build their honeycomb.
Because it forms a protective layer on your skin, it can help lock in moisture and reduce water loss. It is also widely used as a thickener and emulsifier in lip balms and lotions. Research suggests beeswax containing moisturizers can support skin barrier integrity.
In comedogenic testing, Beeswax scored a 0-2, which is on the low end. Whether or not a product clogs your pores really comes down to the formula as a whole (not any single ingredient on its own).
Cera Alba is the white, bleached form of this ingredient.
Just so you know, beeswax is not vegan since it is animal-derived. It cannot be removed with water, but can be taken off with an oil cleanser.
People with a known Propolis allergy also report to have reactions from beeswax.
Learn more about BeeswaxCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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