What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Boswellia Carterii Resin Extract
MaskingHyssopus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Orbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
C9-12 Alkane
SolventCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Polyquaternium-10
Stearalkonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhytic Acid
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientHydrated Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Behentrimonium Chloride, Lactobacillus, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Boswellia Carterii Resin Extract, Hyssopus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Orbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, C9-12 Alkane, Cetrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Stearalkonium Chloride, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phytic Acid, Caramel, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Citric Acid, Parfum, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Dipropylene Glycol, Stearyl Alcohol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Hydrated Silica, Sodium Phosphate, Disodium Phosphate, Tocopherol, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Surfactant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCetyl Esters
Emollient
Moroccan Lava Clay
Abrasive
Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Quinoa Protein
Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil
Masking
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentUrtica Dioica Extract
AstringentMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Spirulina Platensis Powder
Skin ProtectingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Cetrimonium Chloride, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Cetyl Esters, Moroccan Lava Clay, Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Quinoa Protein, Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Parfum, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Urtica Dioica Extract, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Spirulina Platensis Powder, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
This ingredient is also known as Baobab Seed Oil. Like most plant oils, it works by sitting on the skin's surface to slow water loss and keep skin soft.
The fatty acid content of this oil is roughly 25-36% linoleic acid, 20-30% oleic acid, and 25-30% palmitic acid. Plus, it has smaller amounts of stearic and linolenic acid.
Linoleic acid is the most abundant fatty acid naturally found in your epidermis and your skin uses it to build ceramides.
Baobab seed oil also brings some Vitamin E that provides mild antioxidant activity and helps keep the oil itself stable.
An actual human study that ran a 48-hour occlusive patch test found this ingredient caused no significant irritation.
Because this ingredient is full of C16-18 fatty acids that Malassezia feeds on, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Adansonia Digitata Seed OilThis ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCetearyl alcohol is a waxy mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is an emollient and emulsifier.
Despite having "alcohol" in its name, it has nothing to do with drying solvent alcohols; the FDA also allows "alcohol-free" products to contain fatty alcohols like this ingredient.
It plays several roles in a formula:
Typical use levels for this ingredient sit around 1-10% and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has affirmed safety at concentrations up to 25% in leave-on products.
Multiple assessments have found it to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing to most people.
However, there have been some cases of allergic contact dermatitis in patients with chronically compromised skin barriers.
Cetearyl alcohol has a comedogenic rating of 2 and irritancy rating of 1. Both of these numbers come from the 1989 study that used rabbit ears; a "2" means mildly comedogenic and a "1" means low irritancy.
Here's the catch: rabbit skin is more sensitive than human skin and throws a lot of false positives. A 1996 reappraisal found that ingredients rated 1-2 in the rabbit ear tests are generally safe for humans.
Remember comedogenic ratings are unable to assess the entire formula of a product or how it will react on your skin. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure about certain ingredients.
This ingredient is not fungal acne safe. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with chain lengths that fall within the range that Malassezia can metabolize.
A 2019 study has also observed Malassezia growth in the presence of this ingredient, confirming it to be not-fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholThis ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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
