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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Arginine
Masking
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tulipa Gesneriana/Kaurmanniana Meristem Cell Lysate Filtrate Extract
Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Balanites Aegyptiaca Fruit Extract
Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGypsophila Paniculata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Glucose
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Arginine, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tulipa Gesneriana/Kaurmanniana Meristem Cell Lysate Filtrate Extract, Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Balanites Aegyptiaca Fruit Extract, Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract, Gypsophila Paniculata Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Phytate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Glucose, Potassium Sorbate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Sucrose Palmitate
EmollientSucrose Laurate
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Water, Coconut Alkanes, Sucrose Palmitate, Sucrose Laurate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Tocopherol, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract
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 a lightweight 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. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCorallina Officinalis Extract is from the red seaweed, Corallina Officinalis. This seaweed is found all over the world but is most common in the rocky shores of Great Britain and Ireland.
Corallina Officinalis Extract contains antioxidant and emollient properties.
Extracted polysaccharides, galactose and xylose, in red algae showed antioxidant activity. Antioxidants help with anti-aging by neutralizing free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA. Galactose is also a PHA.
Corallina Officinalis is structurally similar to coral due to its high calcium content.
Learn more about Corallina Officinalis ExtractCurcuma Longa Root Extract is from the spice, turmeric. Besides being a healthy and delicious spice, turmeric also has plenty of skincare benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties.
Turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant. Antioxidants help neutralize unstable free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin's cells and DNA. Curcumin may help with anti-aging.
Curcumin also has anti-inflammatory properties and can help soothe skin and reduce irritation. On top of that, curcumin has been shown to help prevent hyperpigmentation from sun damage.
The anti-microbial property of turmeric can make it effective in treating acne. This property has also been shown to help regulate the production of sebum.
Learn more about Curcuma Longa Root ExtractGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Flower ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.
The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.
We don't have a description for Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract yet.
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract comes from the Holy Basil plant. Holy Basil is native to India.
Holy Basil is rich in antioxidants due to its high romarinic acid, ferulic acid, and rutin content. This gives it skin brightening and soothing properties.
While Holy Basil has many claims to help fight acne, more research is needed.
One thing to note is the presence of tannins; tannins are naturally found in nature. However, this compound may be skin-sensitizing.
Learn more about Ocimum Sanctum Leaf 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 AcetateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
