What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantOleyl Erucate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingOctyldodecanol
EmollientCoco-Caprylate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventCetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientOrbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexyl Stearate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingLens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPropylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Tocopherol
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantO-Cymen-5-Ol
AntimicrobialMagnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Lactate
BufferingSodium PCA
HumectantPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingLimonene
PerfumingWater, Glycerin, Oleyl Erucate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Coco-Caprylate, Propanediol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Levulinate, Benzyl Alcohol, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Behenate
EmollientRosa Canina Seed Extract
EmollientC12-16 Alcohols
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientMacadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentPalmitic Acid
EmollientGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingFusanus Spicatus Wood Oil
MaskingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Dehydroacetate
PreservativeTocopherol
AntioxidantCitric Acid
BufferingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingOrmenis Multicaulis Oil
MaskingRhus Succedanea Fruit Wax
Shorea Robusta Resin
TonicSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningFarnesol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingWater, Glycerin, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Behenate, Rosa Canina Seed Extract, C12-16 Alcohols, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Palmitic Acid, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Xanthan Gum, Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Ormenis Multicaulis Oil, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax, Shorea Robusta Resin, Sodium Gluconate, Beta-Carotene, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Farnesol, Linalool, 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.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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 LimoneneTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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