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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingSqualane
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingOctyldodecanol
EmollientPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningEthylene/Propylene Copolymer
AbrasiveCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantAnemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Germ Oil
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantSchisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-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
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingEuphorbia Cerifera Cera
AstringentCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Jojoba Esters
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingCitrus Limon Callus Culture Extract
AntimicrobialCucumis Melo Phytoplacenta Extract
Skin ConditioningAdansonia Digitata Fruit Extract
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningSucrose
HumectantXylitol
HumectantBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantButylene Glycol
HumectantGlucose
HumectantGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningXylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
EmollientHydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantParfum
MaskingSimmondsia 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 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 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 WaxWe don't have a description for Eclipta Prostrata Extract yet.
Melia 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 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