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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantEthyl Macadamiate
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventEthoxydiglycol
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingDimethicone
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingC12-16 Alcohols
EmollientPalmitic Acid
EmollientVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Ceramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningSilybum Marianum Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
AntioxidantJojoba Esters
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin ConditioningAcacia Decurrens Flower Wax
EmollientPolyglycerin-3
HumectantSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
BufferingChamaecyparis Obtusa Oil
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Leaf Oil
Pinus Sylvestris Oil
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Ethyl Macadamiate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isononyl Isononanoate, Propanediol, Ethoxydiglycol, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, C12-16 Alcohols, Palmitic Acid, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Phospholipids, Silybum Marianum Extract, Maltodextrin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Bisabolol, Jojoba Esters, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglycerin-3, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Behenyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Leaf Oil, Pinus Sylvestris Oil
Petrolatum
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSqualane
EmollientGlyceryl Behenate
EmollientStearyl Heptanoate
EmollientStearyl Caprylate
EmollientJojoba Esters
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin ConditioningAcacia Decurrens Flower Wax
EmollientPolyglycerin-3
HumectantPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-3 Caprate
EmulsifyingHippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil
Skin ProtectingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantBoswellia Serrata Gum
MaskingPropanediol
SolventButyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentLithospermum Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMethyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingPetrolatum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Glyceryl Behenate, Stearyl Heptanoate, Stearyl Caprylate, Jojoba Esters, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Boswellia Serrata Gum, Propanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Ceramide NP, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Maltodextrin, Lithospermum Officinale Root Extract, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Pentylene Glycol, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
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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 mimosa flower wax. It is a plant-derived vegetable wax with emollient and skin conditioning properties.
One manufacturer describes this ingredient as a mix of free fatty alcohols, saturated monoesters, and odd-numbered long hydrocarbon chains. This profile is consistent with a wax that can feel like an occlusive. This mixture of compounds can make this ingredient not fungal acne, or malassezia folliculitis, safe.
This ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCeramide NP (formerly known as Ceramide 3) is one of the skin's naturally occurring lipids.
Since ceramides are the major lipid components of the skin, they are crucial for maintaining skin barrier and hydration. Ceramide NP most closely mirrors the dominant kind in human skin amongst ceramide subtypes.
This ceramide works by slotting into gaps within the stratum corneum's lipid matrix to limit trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and shield the skin against external irritants.
A study with 312 patients found that using a ceramide-containing routine for 4 weeks reduced the severity of atopic dermatitis by over 61%.
Another clinical study in subjects aged 60 and older found that a ceramide body wash and moisturizer improved skin dryness and itchy skin in 15 days.
Overall, ceramides are considered non-irritating and safety tests have found little to no observable adverse effects from using this ingredient.
Ceramide NP is usually sourced from plants (like soybean or rice bran), or produced synthetically.
Learn more about Ceramide NPHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax is created from the common sunflower.
Sunflower seed wax is made up of long chain non-glyceride esters, a small amount of fatty alcohols, and fatty acids.
This ingredient is often used to enhance the texture of products. The fatty acid properties also help hydrate the skin.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed WaxJojoba Esters is a wax created from Jojoba oil. It is an emollient and film-forming ingredient. In bead form, it is an exfoliator.
This ingredient has high oxidative stability, meaning it doesn't break down when exposed to oxygen.
Its similarity to our skin's natural oils makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soften and soothe our skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier helps trap moisture in, keeping skin hydrated.
It is created using either the hydrogenation or transesterification processes on jojoba oil.
Learn more about Jojoba EstersMaltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinPolyglycerin-3 is a 3-unit glycerin polymer.
Like glycerin, this ingredient is a humectant. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing water to it.
Having moisturized skin helps improve the skin barrier. Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Learn more about Polyglycerin-3Propanediol 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 Propanediol