What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Acer Saccharum Sap
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Acetylated Hydrogenated Vegetable Glyceride
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Stearate
Emulsifying
Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Perfuming
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Maltitol
HumectantCetearyl Olivate
Sunflower Seed Oil Glycerides
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract
MaskingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Acer Rubrum Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientLinum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Arginine
Masking
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Dextrin
AbsorbentCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingRutin
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phaseolus Lunatus Seed Extract
EmollientAcer Saccharum Sap, Glycerin, Propanediol, Acetylated Hydrogenated Vegetable Glyceride, Squalane, Methyl Gluceth-20, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Synthetic Beeswax, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Sorbitan Stearate, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Maltitol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sunflower Seed Oil Glycerides, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Acer Rubrum Bark Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Asiaticoside, Arginine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Dextrin, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Rutin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Tocopherol, Phaseolus Lunatus Seed Extract
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Honey Extract
Humectant
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPropolis Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Honey Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Beeswax, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Allantoin, Arginine, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum
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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.
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
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineButylene 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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateGlycerin 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 GlycerinThis is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Due to its olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan Olivate
