What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientDibutyl Adipate
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Stearate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingPalmitic Acid
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
EmollientOryza Sativa Lees Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Benzoate
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeHydrolyzed Soy Flour
Skin ConditioningBuddleja Davidii Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Extract
PerfumingWater, Propanediol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dibutyl Adipate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Glycerin, Beeswax, Cetearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Isohexadecane, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Oryza Sativa Lees Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 80, 1,2-Hexanediol, Adenosine, Sorbitan Oleate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Hydrolyzed Soy Flour, Buddleja Davidii Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSqualane
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantMethyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantBeta-Sitosterol
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ng
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-8
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Tocopherol
AntioxidantGlyceryl Behenate
EmollientLecithin
EmollientPolyacrylamide
Polysilicone-11
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
EmulsifyingDextran
Oleic Acid
EmollientSodium Acrylates Copolymer
C13-14 Isoparaffin
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Beta-Sitosterol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ng, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Behenate, Lecithin, Polyacrylamide, Polysilicone-11, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Dextran, Oleic Acid, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Laureth-7, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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 shea butter. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 GlycerinWater. 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