What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPetrolatum
EmollientDipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin ConditioningEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientOryza Sativa Bran Oil
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantHydrolyzed Soymilk Protein
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicTocopherol
AntioxidantCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningThiamine Hcl
MaskingBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Petrolatum, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Glycerin, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Glyceryl Caprylate, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Water, Ceramide NP, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phytosphingosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hydrolyzed Soymilk Protein, Niacinamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pyridoxine, Biotin, Tocopherol, Cyanocobalamin, Thiamine Hcl, Beta-Carotene, Riboflavin
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingHydroxystearic/Linolenic/Oleic Polyglycerides
EmollientHydrogenated Castor Oil
EmollientSclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
HumectantPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Seed Oil
HumectantMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingSclerocarya Birrea Seed Butter
EmollientEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Sodium PCA
HumectantEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantEpigallocatechin Gallate
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantSodium Lactate
BufferingOleic Acid
EmollientPCA
HumectantAlanine
MaskingArginine
MaskingGlycine
BufferingHistidine
HumectantIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningSerine
MaskingThreonine
Valine
MaskingPalmitic Acid
EmollientDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantLinoleic Acid
CleansingLinolenic Acid
CleansingAspartic Acid
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin ConditioningTribehenin
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingTocopherol
AntioxidantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingLactic Acid
BufferingWater
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Oleic Polyglycerides, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Butter, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Sodium PCA, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Lactate, Oleic Acid, PCA, Alanine, Arginine, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Valine, Palmitic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Tribehenin, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Pentylene Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lactic Acid, Water, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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 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 ButterEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax is created from the common sunflower.
Sunflower seed wax is made up of long chain non-glyceride esters, a small amount of fatty alcohols, and fatty acids.
This ingredient is often used to enhance the texture of products. The fatty acid properties also help hydrate the skin.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed WaxTocopherol (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