What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBenzoic Acid
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Fructose
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Juglans Regia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Benzoic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-16 Alcohols, Citric Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Fructose, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Juglans Regia Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Starch, Palmitic Acid, Parfum, Phenethyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panicum Miliaceum Extract
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Chlorella Vulgaris/Lupinus Albus Protein Ferment
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tannic Acid
AstringentEugenol
Perfuming
Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Dibutyl Adipate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Polyisobutene, Panthenol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Allantoin, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Benzoic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Anisate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Caffeine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panicum Miliaceum Extract, Linalool, Limonene, Chlorella Vulgaris/Lupinus Albus Protein Ferment, Alcohol Denat., Benzyl Alcohol, Ubiquinone, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Citronellol, Tocopherol, Tannic Acid, Eugenol, Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzoic Acid is used to preserve and adjust the pH of products.
The antimicrobial property of Benzoic Acid helps elongate a product's shelf life. Its main role is to reduce fungi growth and is not found to be effective at fighting bacteria. Therefore Benzoic Acid is always added along with other preservatives.
In its pure form, Benzoic Acid looks like a white crystalline solid. It has slight solubility in water.
The name of Benzoic Acid comes from gum benzoin, which used to be the sole source of deriving this ingredient. Benzoic Acid is the most simple aromatic carboxylic acid.
Benzoic Acid is naturally occuring in strawberries, mustard, cinnamon, and cloves. It has a slight scent but is not considered to be a fragrance.
Learn more about Benzoic AcidThis 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 ButterGlycerin 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 GlycerinPalmitic Acid is a fatty acid naturally found in our skin and in many plant and animal sources. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It serves many purposes in skincare, acting as a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, palmitic acid helps soften and smooth the skin by preventing water loss. In cleansers, it helps remove oil and dirt while creating foam.
Its emulsifying properties help stabilize products by keeping water and oil-based ingredients from separating.
This may not be suitable for fungal acne-prone skin, as fatty acids like this can sometimes trigger breakouts in sensitive individuals.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidParfum 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 ParfumPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
