What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Brassica Alcohol
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
Humectant
Polyquaternium-10
Citric Acid
Buffering
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Amodimethicone
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingSodium Phytate
Isohexadecane
EmollientCurcuma Longa Callus Extract
Skin ProtectingCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract
MaskingButter Extract
Emollient
Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
AstringentVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Brassica Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetyl Esters, Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Biotin, Caffeine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Honey Extract, Polyquaternium-10, Citric Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Amodimethicone, Trideceth-12, Sodium Phytate, Isohexadecane, Curcuma Longa Callus Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract, Butter Extract, Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Polysorbate 20, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Betaine
Humectant
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Quaternium-91
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetrimonium Methosulfate
Antimicrobial
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Powder
Skin ConditioningCitrus Reticulata Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingParfum
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyquaternium-37
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Abies Balsamea Resin
MaskingLimonene
Perfuming
Water, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Betaine, Cetyl Esters, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Quaternium-91, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Methosulfate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Phytosterols, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Powder, Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Abies Balsamea Resin, Limonene
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 ButterThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetyl 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 AlcoholCetyl Esters is a synthetic wax made up of mostly fatty acids and fatty alcohols. It is strcturally similar to wax taken from whales.
As an emollient, it creates a thin barrier on the skin. This barrier prevents moisture from escaping.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl EstersGlycerin 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 GlycerinPyrus Malus Fruit Extract is extract from Apples. Apples are rich in Vitamin C, sugars, and antioxidants.
The sugar in Apples are humectants and help hydrate the skin. On top of that, apples also contain some acids, such as malic acid. These acids may have a mild exfoliating effect.
Last, the phytochemicals found in apples are strong antioxidants. These antioxidants help with anti-aging as they protect your skin cells against oxidative damage.
Learn more about Pyrus Malus Fruit ExtractTocopheryl 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 Acetate
