What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAmber Powder
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingSucrose Stearate
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientHexapeptide-2
BleachingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylyl Glycol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Amber Powder, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Water, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Betaine, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Sucrose Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hexapeptide-2, Biotin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientJojoba Esters
EmollientMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCeresin
Emulsion StabilisingMeadowfoam Delta-Lactone
Skin ConditioningPolyethylene
AbrasiveHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
HumectantRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin ProtectingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
MaskingMacadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate
EmollientBisabolol
MaskingTrihydroxystearin
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantWater
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeLinalool
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, Jojoba Esters, Microcrystalline Wax, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceresin, Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone, Polyethylene, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ozokerite, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Honey Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Propolis Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate, Bisabolol, Trihydroxystearin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Tocopherol, Water, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Linalool, Limonene, Citral
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolThis 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 GlycerinMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.
The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Moringa oleifera plant. It is more commonly known as Moringa seed oil.
Moringa seeds have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin hydrating properties. These seeds are rich in oils, proteins, monounsaturated fats, and tocopherols.
As an emollient, moringa seed oil helps trap moisture in the skin by creating a film on top. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Many compounds in moringa seed oil are antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. These compounds include Vitamin E. , catechins, ferulic acid, and more.
Another compound found in Moringa seed oil is oleic acid.
Moringa trees are native to the Himalayan mountains.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Moringa Oleifera Seed OilOlea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive. In other words - olive oil.
The primary contents of olive oil are glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic.
Olive oil also contains antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Antioxidants may help reduce signs of aging by fighting unstable free-radical molecules. It also contains Vitamins A (retinol), D, and K.
The squalene in olive oil makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by trapping moisture in. This makes olive oil a great skin moisturizer.
Studies show olive oil to have antibacterial and antifungal properties in low concentrations. Another study found olive oil irritated sensitive oily skin. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Due to the fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit OilWater. 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