What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Diglycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientVinyldimethicone
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Glycerin
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-8
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Surfactin
CleansingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentDextran
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dicaprylyl Ether, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Pentylene Glycol, Synthetic Beeswax, Diglycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Vinyldimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Glycerin, Allantoin, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Surfactin, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Isopentyldiol, Dextrin, Dextran, Sorbitan Isostearate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 19140, CI 42090
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
PEG-100 Stearate
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingFuscoporia Obliqua Sclerotium Extract
Skin ConditioningCordyceps Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientSilybum Marianum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Tocotrienols
Skin ConditioningElaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Gelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingHypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingSqualene
Emollient
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Myristyl Myristate, Stearic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Linalool, Citronellol, Citral, Limonene, Geraniol, Behenyl Alcohol, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Fuscoporia Obliqua Sclerotium Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Ergothioneine, Lactobacillus Ferment, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Linoleic Acid, Tocotrienols, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Squalene, Phytosterols, Dimethicone, Squalane, Caffeine, Polysorbate 20, Ceteareth-20, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Potassium Hydroxide, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, BHT, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
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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.
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 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 TriglycerideCarbomer 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 AlcoholPhenoxyethanol 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.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
