What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantGlycerin
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientPseudozyma Epicola/Nitrosomonas Europaea/Oil Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningEnterococcus Faecium/Saururus Chinensis Extract Ferment Filtrate
EmollientAspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialVitis Vinifera Oil
PerfumingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Pseudozyma Epicola/Nitrosomonas Europaea/Oil Ferment Filtrate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Enterococcus Faecium/Saururus Chinensis Extract Ferment Filtrate, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecyl Neopentanoate
Emollient3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningTranexamic Acid
AstringentFerulic Acid
AntimicrobialLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningInulin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Junos Seed Extract
AntioxidantCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingAcetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
BufferingCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientHedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Reticulata Peel Oil
MaskingDaucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPolymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCaesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningKappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicEugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
AstringentOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicStearyl Alcohol
EmollientPropanediol
SolventHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantGlycerin
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethyl Citrate
MaskingCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingPotassium Stearate
CleansingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Octyldodecanol
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingButylene Glycol
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeLimonene
PerfumingWater, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Tranexamic Acid, Ferulic Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment, Inulin, Citrus Junos Seed Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Lactobacillus, Lactic Acid, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Maltodextrin, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Biotin, Stearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycerin, Carbomer, Triethyl Citrate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Potassium Stearate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Octyldodecanol, Sodium Chloride, Beta-Carotene, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetearyl 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 OlivateCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl 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 GlycerinHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Potassium 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 SorbateSorbitan 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 OlivateWater. 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