What's inside
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract 64%
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPropanediol
SolventMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientSqualane
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantOctyldodecanol
EmollientEchium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
EmollientCardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantCarthamus Tinctorius Bud Extract
Skin ConditioningAkebia Quinata Extract
Skin ConditioningDiheptyl Succinate
EmollientCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningSodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Adenosine
Skin ConditioningBoswellia Carterii Oil
MaskingSelaginella Lepidophylla Extract 64%, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Squalane, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Octyldodecanol, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Tocopherol, Carthamus Tinctorius Bud Extract, Akebia Quinata Extract, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate, Water, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Adenosine, Boswellia Carterii Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ricinoleate
EmollientTribehenin
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Stearate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
EmollientPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBakuchiol
AntimicrobialHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
EmollientOrobanche Rapum Extract
Skin ProtectingPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientLinoleic Acid
CleansingPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningStearyl Dimethicone
EmollientOctadecene
SolventVp/Va Copolymer
Propanediol
SolventHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Water, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Tribehenin, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Isododecane, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Dimethicone, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Bakuchiol, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Orobanche Rapum Extract, Phytosterols, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Linoleic Acid, Phospholipids, Stearyl Dimethicone, Octadecene, Vp/Va Copolymer, Propanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tetrasodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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