What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Tripelargonin
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingPlukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, C10-18 Triglycerides, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Tripelargonin, Glyceryl Stearate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Squalane, Coconut Alkanes, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Gluconolactone, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Ceramide NP, Lactobacillus, Maltodextrin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Behenyl Alcohol, Polysilicone-11, Cetearyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Isohexadecane, Sorbitan Oleate, Decyl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hexylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Parfum, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Water, Propanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Madecassoside, Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholHydrogenated Vegetable Oil is created by adding hydrogen to vegetable oil in order to give it more stability. This process also raises the melting point of vegetable oil. In cosmetics, it is an emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do 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.
The term "Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil" is an umbrella term and can refer to a variety of vegetable oils and blends of: sunflower oil, soybean oil, olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, and more.
Due to the differences in vegetables, the benefits may vary.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Vegetable 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 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!
Learn more about Water
