What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPetrolatum
Emollient
Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientOryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Soymilk Protein
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicTocopherol
Antioxidant
Cyanocobalamin
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
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Triisostearin
Skin Conditioning
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Caprylic Acid
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Betulin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Squalane, Triisostearin, Ceresin, Microcrystalline Wax, Tocopheryl Acetate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid, Dimethicone, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Water, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Glyceryl Glucoside, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Arginine, Caprylic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betulin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Ascorbic Acid
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
This oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilWater. 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!
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