What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Germ Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Squalane, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Synthetic Wax, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Water, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Citric Acid, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Citrus Limon Callus Culture Extract
AntimicrobialCucumis Melo Phytoplacenta Extract
Skin ConditioningAdansonia Digitata Fruit Extract
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningSucrose
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantParfum
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Beeswax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Jojoba Esters, Persea Gratissima Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Citrus Limon Callus Culture Extract, Cucumis Melo Phytoplacenta Extract, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Water, Sucrose, Xylitol, Beta-Glucan, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Glucose, Glyceryl Caprylate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Parfum
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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
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 a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCopernicia Cerifera Wax comes from a palm tree native to Brazil; another name for this ingredient is Carnauba Wax.
This ingredient is used to thicken texture and also leaves behind a film when applied.
Fun fact: This wax has the highest melting point of all natural waxes and low solubility.
Learn more about Copernicia Cerifera WaxThis ingredient is also known as Bhringaraj extract or False Daisy. It is a skin conditioning ingredient that keeps skin soft and hydrated.
Research shows it has antioxidant properties; lab studies have found it can protect skin cells from UV-induced damage and help suppress inflammation.
There's also some interesting research on its potential to support hair growth by promoting the growth phase of the hair cycle.
Those with an allergy to plants in the daisy family may want to patch test this ingredient. This ingredient is generally well-tolerated otherwise.
Learn more about Eclipta Prostrata ExtractMelia 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 a lightweight oil from the seeds of the Moringa oleifera tree. In cosmetics, it's an emollient that forms a light film to slow water loss and soften skin.
Its fatty acid composition is dominated by oleic acid (70-78%), with smaller amounts of behenic, palmitic, and stearic acids (this profile is actually pretty similar to olive oil).
Notably, this ingredient is oxidatively stable for an oil and resists going rancid as fast as other oils.
A small, in vivo study on 32 participants found a cream with this ingredient increased skin hydration with no reported skin irritation. It also found the tocopherol content gave it some antioxidant activity as well.
One thing to flag for fungal acne:
Because this oil is so high in oleic acid, Malassezia can use it as a food source and this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
For everyone else, this ingredient is well-tolerated and nourishing with a good safety track record.
Learn more about Moringa Oleifera Seed 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
