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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Stearate
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
EmulsifyingSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveWater
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningSilica
AbrasiveButylene Glycol
HumectantParfum
MaskingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientSqualane
EmollientSorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantOnsen-Sui
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingEthylhexyl Stearate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Synthetic Wax, Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Titanium Dioxide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Glycerin, Onsen-Sui, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
AbrasivePEG-8 Isostearate
EmulsifyingArtemisia Vulgaris Oil
PerfumingCitrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingLitsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
MaskingLaurus Nobilis Leaf Extract
MaskingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Bark Extract
AntimicrobialMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingOctyldodecanol
EmollientOleyl Alcohol
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialGlycine Soja Sterols
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantCitrus Junos Fruit Oil
MaskingCitrus Unshiu Fruit Oil
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningCitrus Reticulata Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingButylene Glycol
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, PEG-8 Isostearate, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Glycerin, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Oleyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Glycine Soja Sterols, Tocopherol, Citrus Junos Fruit Oil, Citrus Unshiu Fruit Oil, Water, Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit 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.
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 preservatives
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 GlycolThis 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 ButterCetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinSynthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.
Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxWater. 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