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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSodium PCA
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingLaminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Algin
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientOctyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Phytosteryl Hydroxystearate
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
Emollient
Inulin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Anisate
AntimicrobialSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Behenate, Phytosteryl Hydroxystearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Jojoba Esters, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Ceramide NP, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Inulin, Panthenol, Phytosterols, Polyglycerin-3, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sorbitan Stearate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Xanthan Gum, 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.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetearyl 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 AlcoholCocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Note: Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
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 Cocos Nucifera OilGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
