What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Stearoxytrimethylsilane
EmollientSorbitol
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Scentenal
Perfuming
Water, Oryza Sativa, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Stearoxytrimethylsilane, Sorbitol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Scentenal
Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Cera Alba
Emollient
Lanolin
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantCitrus Reticulata Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingParfum
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Curcuma Longa Root Powder
Skin ConditioningAnise Alcohol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glycerin, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cera Alba, Lanolin, Betaine, Polysorbate 60, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Carbomer, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Curcuma Longa Root Powder, Anise Alcohol, Coumarin, Limonene
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Note: Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera OilRicinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.
Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed OilThis 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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