What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantTetrasodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEDTA
Velvet Extract
HumectantAralia Racemosa Extract
Skin ConditioningShorea Robusta Leaf Extract
AstringentSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Myristica Fragrans Extract
MaskingAlysicarpus Vaginalis Extract
Skin ConditioningMesua Ferrea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCananga Odorata Flower Powder
Skin ConditioningArctium Lappa Root Powder
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientCinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Cedrus Deodara Wood Extract
Skin ConditioningElettaria Cardamomum Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningCaprae Lac
Skin ConditioningCallicarpa Macrophylla Flower Extract
Caesalpinia Sappan Stem Powder
Exfoliating
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Water, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, EDTA, Velvet Extract, Aralia Racemosa Extract, Shorea Robusta Leaf Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Myristica Fragrans Extract, Alysicarpus Vaginalis Extract, Mesua Ferrea Flower Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Powder, Arctium Lappa Root Powder, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Cedrus Deodara Wood Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Powder, Caprae Lac, Callicarpa Macrophylla Flower Extract, Caesalpinia Sappan Stem Powder, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Allantoin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Due to its olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
